The UK’s largest celebration of contemporary African and diaspora literature is brought to you by the Royal African Society. Expect a vibrant programme of talks, readings and performance, exploring this year’s theme of Intangible Heritage – a meditation on the…
IN PERSON AND LIVE STREAMED Saturday 30th September, 19:30 – 21:30 BST Venue: The British Library Tickets: From £5 – £10 (Concessions available) Book Now A special Africa Writes evening of enchanting performances. This event will take place in the…
Africa Writes, the UK’s largest celebration of contemporary African and diaspora literature, announces new headliners Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Salma El-Wardany, Stella Nyanzi and Patrice Lawrence among others 4 – 24 October 2021 | www.africawrites.org Africa Writes, the UK’s largest celebration…
DIGITAL ONLY Monday 11 October, 11:00-13:00 (BST) Venue: Zoom Tickets: FREE With Jasmine Richards. Discover key tips and industry insight in writing for middle grade children. Drawing on over fifteen years in the children’s publishing industry, and an author of…
DIGITAL ONLY Saturday 16 October, 13:00 – 14:15 BST Venue: Crowdcast Tickets: FREE/ £2 / £5 / £10 (Pay What You Can) With Salma El Wardany, Hauwa Ojeifo, Hadiza Isma El-Rufai & Aisha Salaudeen. Writers from Nigeria and the UK…
DIGITAL ONLY Monday 18 October, 17:30 – 18:45 BST / 19:30 – 20:45 (EAT) Venue: Crowdcast Tickets: FREE / £2 / £5 / £10 (Pay What You Can) With Stella Nyanzi, Ayo Sogunro, Leigh-Ann Naidoo and James Wan. African Argument’s…
DIGITAL ONLY Tuesday 19 October, 17:30 – 18:45 BST Venue: Crowdcast Tickets: FREE / £2 / £5 / £10 (Pay What You Can) With Annette Nyabundi, Chiké Frankie Edozien and others. A conversation on community activism and loving affirmation of self…
DIGITAL ONLY Wednesday 20 October 2021 Time: 16:00 – 17:30 (BST) Venue: Zoom Tickets: FREE / £2 / £5 / £10 (Pay What You Can) With Wana Udobang. A poetry workshop that uses food and recipes as a pathway to…
DIGITAL ONLY Thursday 21 October, 18:30 – 20:00 BST Venue: Crowdcast Tickets: FREE /£2 / £5 / £10 (Pay What You Can) With Nii Ayikwei-Parkes, Boakyewaa Glover, Afia Atakora & others. Exploring the blurred lines of fantasy and reality in…
IN PERSON & LIVE STREAM Saturday 23 October, 14:30 – 16:00 BST Venue: Knowledge Centre Theatre and British Library Player Tickets: Included in Saturday Day Pass With Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Desta Haile, Hibaq Osman and lyds. Searingly honest, courageous and vulnerable…