Africa Writes 2018 Programme Friday 29 June – Sunday 1 July British Library & Rich Mix, London Download the Programme From Friday 29 June to Sunday 1 July 2018 we’ll be bringing together over 60 of the most influential voices…
Africa Writes Young Voices Showcase Saturday 30 June, British Library 09:45 – 11:30 FREE Come and hear brand new poetry from emerging writers across our capital. Inspired by African literature, students from London schools participating in this year’s programme will…
Why African Literature Matters Saturday 30 June, British Library 12:00 – 13:30 FREE With Farrah Serroukh, Deirdre Osborne, JC Niala, Zaahida Nabagereka and Joanna Brown. Following the Africa Writes Young Voices showcase, we are hosting an education round-table event, to…
Mostly Lit Live in conversation with Afua Hirsch Saturday 30 June, British Library 12:00 – 13:15 The award-winning books and pop-culture podcast Mostly Lit will host a live version of their show, featuring an in-conversation with journalist and broadcaster Afua…
The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah Saturday 30 June, British Library 13:30 – 14:00 Book launch with Ayesha Harruna Attah in conversation with Marcelle Mateki Akita. Immerse yourself in the rhythms, relationships, desires and struggles in women’s…
Meet the Publishers Saturday 30 June, British Library 13:45 – 15:15 With Candice Carty-Williams, Layla Mohamed, Josie Mitchell and Sharmaine Lovegrove. Chaired by Aki Schilz (The Literary Consultancy). Are you a writer looking to be published? Do you want an…
Family Storytelling Workshop Saturday 30 June, British Library Knowledge Centre 14:00 – 14:45 & 15:30 – 16:15 FREE for children Join us on an adventure As we journey into Africa We will learn, draw and move Play and search for clues…
African Literary Figures in Georgian & Edwardian London Saturday 30 June, British Library 14:15 – 15:30 With Ade Solanke, Danell Jones, S.I. Martin & Emma Dabiri. Can you imagine what life would have been like for an African writer in…
Numbi Arts Presents: The Story of Us by Hanna Ali Saturday 30 June, British Library 15:30 – 17:00 Join us for a reading and an inter-generational conversation about contemporary Somali literature. We will be exploring the process of archiving new…
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi Saturday 30 June, British Library 15:45 – 16:30 Exploring the metaphysics of identity and being, and the mysteries of self. Irenosen Okojie chairs this pre-launch of Emezi’s highly-anticipated debut. About the book Ada has always been…