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...
Events
African Writers stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement by issuing an open letter calling for racial equality.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
This past February, at St Johns Wood Library, we hosted a literary event that honors the contributions of African American Writers. This event was led by Sarah Ozo-Irabor (Books & Rhymes), Culture Critic & Co-host of iTunes No. 1 Literature Podcast; and Trenita Hodge,...
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...
by, Lydia Kakwera Levy Africa Writes, the annual literature festival sponsored by the Royal African Society is currently taking place in London and will end on Sunday, July 1, 2018. One of the most sought after ticket of the festival was to Yomi Sode’s...
From April 5-April 19th, manuscripts from the writer Buchi Emecheta’s archives will be on display at Goldsmiths University, in London. The exhibition is titled “Comeback Mother: Buchi Emecheta.” This archival and performance exhibition explores Emecheta’s views and wit on feminism, race and identity. The...
