Feyikemi 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.
Richard Ali talks to Ukamaka Olisakwe, author of Ogadinma about abuse, courage and exile.
Nnedi Okorafor describes Africanfuturism as being “directly rooted in African culture, history, mythology 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.
Joseph Ike talks to André Leon Talley about the fashion world, resilience and survival.
This 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
Sarah Mody et Beata U Mairesse discutent du livre de Beata Tous tes enfants dispersés.
Pamela Ohene-Nyako parle à Max Lobe de la vie au Cameroun et de son livre Loin De Doula.
Aduke Gomez talks to Kehinde Andrews about black radicalism, erasure and identity.
The 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
Kola Tubosun talks to Abi Dare about African women, dreams and determination.
The 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
Edwige-Renée Dro discute du «Dictionnaire enjoué des cultures africaines» d’Abdourahman Waberi et Alain Mabanckou sur ce que signifie être africain.
