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MDOU MOCTAR’S THRILLING PERFORMANCE AT THE 9:30 CLUB

ByL.K. LevyJune 29, 2024July 2, 2024

Mdou Moctar and his bandmates gave a thrilling performance yesterday at the historic 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. The band comes from Niger and sings about life in that country. They are currently touring America to promote their new album, Funeral for Justice, which...

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HOW BURNA BOY CONQUERED THE SUMMER STAGE

ByL.K. LevySeptember 11, 2023September 13, 2023

No doubt, 2023 was the year of exceptional concerts performed by superstars like Beyonce and Taylor Swift. However, for me, the spotlight belonged to Burna Boy, whose sold out stadium shows made history as a first for an African artist. In particular, his album,...

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2022 IN REVIEW

ByL.K. LevyDecember 30, 2022January 21, 2023

As we near the end of 2022, we want to reflect on the last twelve months and also thank everyone that has supported our work. This year was full of changes, particularly as the world continues to grapple with COVID. In many ways we...

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African Writers Support Black Lives Matter

ByL.K. LevyJuly 2, 2020

African Writers stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement by issuing an open letter calling for racial equality.
Image by Robert Schmidt/Agence France -Presse/Getty Images

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HIP HOP AND STORYTELLING

ByL.K. LevyFebruary 12, 2020February 24, 2020

On Friday 7 February, 2020 St. Johns Wood Library in London was filled to capacity for an event to celebrate black history month. Our objective was to discuss the contributions hip hop artists have made to American culture and society; and really also their...

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Another Superb 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

ByL.K. LevyOctober 17, 2019November 25, 2019

The above featured image, is by artist Prince Gyasi, a Ghanian photographer who participated in the seventh edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. This piece is a perfect illustration of the outstanding artists and the bold perspective they brought to this year’s...

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Highlights From Africa Writes Festival 2019

ByL.K. LevyJuly 22, 2019July 23, 2019

In its eighth edition Africa Writes Festival, sponsored by the Royal African Society, continues to be one of the best events celebrating African literature. Hosted at the historic British Library—fans of African storytelling had a chance to mingle with their favorite authors through book...

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In Berlin, African Writers Discuss Migration

ByL.K. LevyApril 16, 2019April 16, 2019

The InterKontinental African Book Festival in Berlin brought together some of Africa’s most respected writers to discuss migration. The mood at Babylon Theater was one of excitement and vocalized admiration; after all to have TsiTsi Dangarembga, Ben Okri, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, Namwali Serpell, Musa...

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The Literary Heritage of African American Writers

ByL.K. LevyMarch 6, 2019August 24, 2023

This past February, at St Johns Wood Library, we hosted a literary event that honors the contributions of African American Writers. Our notable panelists were, Sarah Ozo-Irabor (Books & Rhymes), Culture Critic & Co-host of iTunes No. 1 Literature Podcast; and Trenita Hodge, a...

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Contemporary African Art in London

ByL.K. LevyOctober 15, 2018January 6, 2019

October is always an exhilarating month for art lovers in London. Exhibitions featuring African artists can be seen at Tate Modern Museum, National Portrait Gallery and the Frieze Art Fair in Regents Park. This year, one of the most exciting events to check out...