Tag: Africa Writes 2021

Misé Gli Loo “Listen to a Story” – Storytelling for children

DIGITAL ONLY Friday 22 October, 11:00-12:00 (BST) Venue: Crowdcast Tickets: FREE/£2/£5/£10 (Pay What You Can) Misé Gli Loo Come and listen to a story. Join us as we  journey through traditional Ghanaian dance, movement and storytelling with Uncle George.  These…

Catch up on Africa Writes 2021

We launched Africa Writes, the UK’s largest celebration of contemporary African and diaspora literature on 4 October 2021 at 180 The Strand as part of this year’s blended programme of online and in-person events. Featuring writers from Egypt, Ghana, Jamaica,…

Africa Writes 2021 Programme

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…

In Praise of Still Boys

***SOLD OUT*** IN PERSON ONLY Monday 4 October, 19:00 – 20:30 BST Venue: 180 The Strand Tickets: £2 / £5 / £10 (Pay What You Can) With Julianknxx, Delia Jarrett-McCauley and George Shire.   A meditative evening exploring boyhood, the Atlantic…

A Love Letter to the Stars: Creative Writing for 6 – 8 years

DIGITAL ONLY Tuesday 5 October and Tuesday 12 October, 16:30-17:30 (BST) Venue: Zoom Tickets: FREE/£2/£5/£10 (Pay What You Can) With Ruth Awolola. A two part creative writing workshop for 6 – 8 year olds to explore their poetic voice! Join…

Not About the Parakeets: Creative Writing for 9 – 11 years

DIGITAL ONLY Wednesday 6 October and Wednesday 13 October, 16:30-17:30 (BST) Venue: Zoom Tickets: FREE/£2/£5/£10 (Pay What You Can) With Victoria Adukwei-Bulley. A two part creative writing workshop for 9 – 11 year olds to explore their poetic voice! Join…