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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201025T101000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20201019T054356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T054356Z
UID:16025-1603616400-1603620600@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Communion Session A
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLooking for words of wisdom on Sunday morning? Listen to two 30-minute slots by speakers from different belief systems. In addition to listening to believers in Abrahamic religions\, we will also hear from a South African Sangoma\, an Ifa Priest from Nigeria so viewers get a sense of the philosophies behind African belief systems. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/communion-session-a
CATEGORIES:Communion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Communion-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201025T101000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T094118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T054149Z
UID:12523-1603616400-1603620600@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Communion Session B
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLooking for words of wisdom on Sunday morning? Listen to two 30-minute slots by speakers from different belief systems. In addition to listening to believers in Abrahamic religions\, we will also hear from a South African Sangoma\, an Ifa Priest from Nigeria so viewers get a sense of the philosophies behind African belief systems. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/communion-session-b
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Communion-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T073930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T124038Z
UID:12493-1603567800-1603575000@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Venus Vs Modernity (Stage Play)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Venus Vs Modernity tells the story of South African icon Saartjie Baartman whose horrific experiences of exploitation on account of her ample posterior have become a reference point for black women’s body image and representation worldwide. It is an emotional\, hilarious\, poetic\, musical and layered journey into the life of one of South African history’s most important women. Directed by Pamela Nomvete and Koleka Putuma\, the play marks poet Lebo Mashile’s first endeavor into writing and producing a full-length theatrical work. The show also features South African opera singer Ann Masina\, who plays the title role of Venus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/stage-play-venus-vs-modernity
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T174500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T185500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T073508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T080944Z
UID:12490-1603561500-1603565700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Our Land for Our Children (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Much of Africa is already seeing the consequences of its attitude to Environmental Degradation. From rebuilding eco-friendly structures to Art and conversation work\, Musonda Mumba talks to Serge Clottey\, Doyinsola Ogunye and Omar Degan who are doing incredible work in Ghana\, Nigeria and Somalia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-preserving-our-mother%E2%80%99s-land-for-our-children
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/48.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T174500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T185500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T072810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T055044Z
UID:12488-1603561500-1603565700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Luster (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAisha Babalakin talks to Raven Leilani about the unexpected events that bring us into ourselves. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-raven-leilani
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/39.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T174500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T185500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T072237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T055211Z
UID:12486-1603561500-1603565700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Building Sustainable Cultural Institutions for Africa (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCultural institutions are crucial to the development of artistic expression. Artists need to network with little support from the public sector\, these individuals have established festivals and online publications\, creating institutions which have become invaluable to the culture sector. Kinna Likimani will chat with Ainehi Edoro\, Kenanao Phele\, Zukiswa Wanner and Thando Mgqolozana. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-building-sustainable-cultural-institutions-for-africa
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Panel-38-Edited.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T174000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T071043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T055258Z
UID:12484-1603557000-1603561200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Hubris: A Brief Political History of the Nigerian Army by Akintunde Akinkunmi (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEd Emeka Keazor talks to Akintunde Akinwunmi about Nigeria\, military rule and recent history. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-akintunde-akinkunmi
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/37.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T174000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T070417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060019Z
UID:12482-1603557000-1603561200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling with Mara Menzies
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith many African cultures\, storytelling is a means of passing cultural values\, history and lessons from generation to generation\, through folktales\, fables\, epic histories and proverbs. Stories help people make sense of the world and the environment. Mara Menzies will be telling three riveting stories. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/storytelling-mara-menzies-
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mara-BW.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T174000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T065940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060127Z
UID:12480-1603557000-1603561200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:“Esu is not Satan” and Other Entanglements – A New Anthology of Yoruba Deities (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAbdulkareem Baba Aminu will chair a discussion with Peju Akande\, Toni Kan\, Araba Ifayemi Elebuibon\, Katharina Fink and Friederike Moschel on the process of researching and producing a new book about the deities of Yorubaland. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-%E2%80%9Cesu-is-not-satan%E2%80%9D-and-other-entanglements-%E2%80%93-a-new-anthology-of-yoruba-deities
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Panel-47-BW.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T151500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T162500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T064555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T081337Z
UID:12478-1603552500-1603556700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:A propos de traduction et de la circulation de nos œuvres (Table Rond)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLaure Blédou présidera une table rond avec Hemley Boum\, Khadi Hane et Raphael Thierry. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-french-a-propos-de-traduction-et-de-la-circulation-de-nos-%C5%93uvres
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/46.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T151500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T162500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T063603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060334Z
UID:12476-1603552500-1603556700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:A Cultural Response to Coronavirus in Africa (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPeople across the globe are united in the battle to overcome a health crisis that has brought the world to its knees. A journalist\, an artist and a Nollywood star tell us how they got through the darkest days of the pandemic. Eliza Anyangwe will be chatting to Victor Ehikhamenor\, James Murua and Nse Ikpe-Etim to see how much culture has influenced their response to COVID-19. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-a-cultural-response-to-coronavirus-in-africa
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pANEL-34.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T151500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T162500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T062822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060421Z
UID:12473-1603552500-1603556700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Out of Darkness Shining Light by Petina Gappah (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nToni Kan talks to Petina Gappah about the history of British colonial exploration in Africa\, exploitation and loyalty.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-petina-gappah
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BC-35-BW.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T151000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T061401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T081905Z
UID:12471-1603548000-1603552200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Dictionnaire enjoué des cultures africaines by Abdourahman Waberi (Causeries littéraires)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nEdwige-Renée Dro discute du «Dictionnaire enjoué des cultures africaines» d’Abdourahman Waberi et Alain Mabanckou sur ce que signifie être africain.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/causeries-litt%C3%A9raires-abdourahman-waberi
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/45.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T151000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T060612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060542Z
UID:12468-1603548000-1603552200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Publishing While African (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe brave individuals who are rebuilding the publishing industry in Africa deserve our gratitude. More people are writing books that offer important perspectives and raise the self esteem of African children so why is the publishing industry that serves African readers still so dysfunctional? Molara Wood will be chatting with Thabiso Mahlape\, Louise Umutoni-Bower and Elias Wondimu\, who all work in the publishing industry. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-publishing-while-african-
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PANEL-33-BW.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T151000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T055838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060712Z
UID:12466-1603548000-1603552200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nKola Tubosun talks to Abi Dare about African women\, dreams and determination. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-abi-dare
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/32.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T135500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T055314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T060912Z
UID:12464-1603543500-1603547700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Technologies for Development in Africa (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe development of technological infrastructure should usher in an era of digital jobs\, as African countries put appropriate regulations in place to protect their citizens and potential investors. Jerome Okolo will chair a discussion with Isma’il Shomala and Estelle Dogbo and examine emerging technologies in Africa\, and what governments need to do to attract the right investment. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-emerging-technologies-for-development-in-africa
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PANEL-30-BW.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T135500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T054759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T061000Z
UID:12462-1603543500-1603547700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century by Kehinde Andrews (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAduke Gomez talks to Kehinde Andrews about black radicalism\, erasure and identity. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-kehinde-andrews
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/31.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T135500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T053916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T061052Z
UID:12460-1603543500-1603547700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Loin de Douala by Max Lobe (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nPamela Ohene-Nyako parle à Max Lobe de la vie au Cameroun et de son livre Loin De Doula.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/causeries-litt%C3%A9raires-max-lobe
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/44.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T124000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T053123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T082905Z
UID:12458-1603539000-1603543200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Tous tes enfants dispersés by Beata Mairesse (Causeries littéraires)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nSarah Mody et Beata U Mairesse discutent du livre de Beata Tous tes enfants dispersés.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/causeries-litt%C3%A9raires
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/43.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T124000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T052620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T083231Z
UID:12456-1603539000-1603543200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Decolonising Africa on Feminist Time (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThis panel will explore the evolution of Feminism in Africa. From working on a Charter for African Feminists to Environmental activism and creating art that pushes boundaries and redefines female power\, feminism in Africa continues to evolve. Jessica Horn will chair a conversation with Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi\, Nana Akosua Hanson and Zulaikha Patel on the milestones of African feminist movements. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-decolonising-africa-on-feminist-time
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PANEL-29.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T124000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T051852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T061548Z
UID:12454-1603539000-1603543200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoseph Ike talks to André Leon Talley about the fashion world\, resilience and survival. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-andre-leon-talley
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/28.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T101500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T112500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T051132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T061728Z
UID:12452-1603534500-1603538700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:When African History Meets Futurism: (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nNnedi Okorafor describes Africanfuturism as being “directly rooted in African culture\, history\, mythology [and] does not privilege or centre the West”. Hosted by Abdulkareem Baba Aminu\, Nnedi Okorafor\, Marlon James and Roye Okupe will talk about the worlds that they have created and the process of mining African legends\, folklore and history to create art. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-when-african-history-meets-futurism%3A
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PANEL-26.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T101500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T112500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T050359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T061813Z
UID:12450-1603534500-1603538700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRichard Ali talks to Ukamaka Olisakwe\, author of Ogadinma about abuse\, courage and exile. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-ukamaka-olisakwe
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/27.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T101500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T112500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200921T045641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T061917Z
UID:12448-1603534500-1603538700@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Agba Meji: Yoruba Comedy on Social Media
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFeyikemi Niyi-Olayinka (of the Oleku fame) will sit in conversation with two comedians who keep us in hysterics with their skits and antics on Youtube and social media. @Oli_ekun and Agba Ekun are the reigning kings of Yoruba comedy. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/agba-meji%3A-yoruba-comedy-on-social-media
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/42.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T101000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200920T225141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T062020Z
UID:12445-1603530000-1603534200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nChiebuka Obumselu talks to Bolu Babalola about the universal\, personal\, complex and multi-dimensional nature of love. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-bolu-babalola
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akefestival.org/archive/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/41.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T101000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200920T224133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T062058Z
UID:12441-1603530000-1603534200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Social Media\, the Truth and the Threat of State Policing (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSocial media has revolutionised the way we access information and communicate. However\, it is sometimes misused to circulate lies and slander\, often with no consequences. How do we redefine our relationship with the truth in the social media age? Chaired by Ruona Meyer\, Yemi Adamolekun\, Ayo Obe and Hopewell Chin’ono examine the implications of the state policing of social media. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-social-media%2C-the-truth%2C-and-the-threat-of-state-policing
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201024T101000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200920T222712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T062717Z
UID:12439-1603530000-1603534200@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMohale Mashigo will talk to Tochi Onyebuchi about familial bonds and the legacy of racism in America. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-tochi-onyebuchi
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201023T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200920T212014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T062911Z
UID:12426-1603481400-1603488600@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:Music at Ake Festival (Concert)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFrom the streets of Soweto to the beats of Brazil\, Ade Bantu takes us on a short tour of the African sound from around the world. In the spirit of African Time\, the festival theme\, the 2020 Ake Festival concert is bringing together artists from Nigeria\, Morocco\, Ivory Coast\, Kenya\, Brazil\, the UK\, the US and South Africa to perform for viewers. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/concert
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201023T174500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201023T185500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200920T210432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T063002Z
UID:12424-1603475100-1603479300@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:How Efficiently Can Technology Solve Africa’s Problems? (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHosted by Charles Idem\, this panel will determine the efficacy of technology in solving some of Africa’s developmental problems. Can leapfrogging really happen when much of Africa still grapples with poor access to electricity and internet connectivity? Titi Akinsanmi\, Timi Ajiboye and Temie Giwa-Tubosun will address this important question and share their experiences and achievements in this area. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/panel-discussion-how-efficiently-can-technology-solve-africa%E2%80%99s-problems%3F
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201023T174500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20201023T185500
DTSTAMP:20260426T062608
CREATED:20200920T205447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T152141Z
UID:12422-1603475100-1603479300@akefestival.org
SUMMARY:That Reminds Me by Derek Owusu (Book Chat)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEmmanuel Akinwotu talks to Derek Owusu about identity\, addiction\, family and religion. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://akefestival.org/archive/book-chat-derek-owusu
CATEGORIES:Book Chat
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