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    The UK’s largest celebration of contemporary African and diaspora literature is brought to you by the Royal African Society. Expect a vibrant programm...
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    Blitz Bazawule in conversation with Irenosen Okojie

    IN PERSON AND LIVE STREAMED Friday 29th September, 19:00 – 20:30 BST Venue: The British Library Tickets: From £5 – £10 (Concessions available) Book No...
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    Kwame Dawes and Claudia Rankine in conversation

    IN PERSON AND LIVE STREAMED Sunday 1st October, 19:30 – 21:00 BST Venue: The British Library Tickets: From £5 – £10 (Concessions available) Poets Kwam...
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    The Edge of Here: Storytelling, Theatre and Music with Kelechi Okafor

    IN PERSON AND LIVE STREAMED Saturday 30th September, 19:30 – 21:30 BST Venue: The British Library Tickets: From £5 – £10 (Concessions available) Book ...
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Africa Writes 2023 Evening Events

  • Blitz Bazawule in conversation with Irenosen Okojie
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / September 6, 2023
  • Kwame Dawes and Claudia Rankine in conversation
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / September 6, 2023
  • The Edge of Here: Storytelling, Theatre and Music with Kelechi Okafor
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / September 6, 2023

Africa Writes 2023 Workshops

  • Africa Writes Young Voices 2023
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 29, 2023

Africa Writes 2023: Panel Discussions

BLOG

  • Essential voice of global feminism Mona Eltahawy closes this year’s edition of Africa Writes.
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 20, 2021
  • Award-winning artists share their exploration of the language and history of the names we inherit
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 14, 2021
  • Acclaimed Nigerian Writers Unpack Their Personal Stories Of Nigeria’s History, Society And Culture
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 13, 2021
  • Afroqueer Season 4 Launches With The Fascinating Story Of LGBTQ Activist Paula Abuor
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 13, 2021
  • Catch up on Africa Writes 2021
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 6, 2021
  • Africa Writes 2021 Programme
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 18, 2021
  • Africa Writes 2021 Headliners
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 18, 2021
  • Poetry in the Primary Classroom Blog: A time for reflection
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 9, 2021
  • Poetry in the Primary Classroom Blog: The Multiplicity of Language
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 9, 2021
  • Poetry in the Primary Classroom Blog: Rhythm and Poetry
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 9, 2021
  • Poetry in the Primary Classroom Blog: Confidence and motivation 
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 9, 2021
  • Poetry in the Primary Classroom Blogs – Workshop 1: Learning the art of flexibility 
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / May 6, 2021
  • Read ‘Self Portrait 2: Call Me My Name’ from ‘I Am Still Your Negro’ by Valerie Mason-John
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / February 16, 2021
  • 7 Fun African Storytelling Activities for Young Children
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 30, 2020
  • Read excerpt from ‘Afterlives’ by Abdulrazak Gurnah
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / October 30, 2020
  • Read Zadie Smith’s ‘Speech for Langston’ from New Daughters of Africa
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / September 28, 2020
  • Read excerpt of ‘Deadly Sacrifice’ by Stella Oni
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / September 17, 2020
  • Read excerpt of ‘If I Don’t Have You’ by Sareeta Domingo
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / July 28, 2020
  • Read excerpt of ‘Bad Love’ by Maame Blue
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / June 29, 2020
  • Job Vacancy: Education Programme Manager
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / June 29, 2020
  • Podcasts on Race, Anti-Racism and African Literature
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / June 25, 2020
  • Africa Writes 2019 Podcasts
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / May 22, 2020
  • Read excerpt of ‘The Space Between Black and White’ by Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / May 22, 2020
  • Lockdown Launches: 6 Book Releases You May Have Missed
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / May 22, 2020
  • African cosmologies in the British Library’s collections by Dr Marion Wallace
    Thu January 1 1970 / / / August 22, 2019

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Africa Writes is the Royal African Society’s literature festival. Each festival showcases established and emerging talent from the African continent and its diaspora in what is now the UK’s biggest celebration of contemporary African writing taking place over an exciting summer weekend. The festival features book launches, readings, author appearances, panel discussions, youth and children’s workshops, and other activities.

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