Washington Black by Esi Edugyan (Book Chat)
Adrian Harewood talks to Esi Edugyan about history, slavery and what it means to be truly free.
Free
Loading view.
Folktales Sans Moonlight: Writing for Today’s African Children (Panel Discussion)
African Folktales were a powerful tool for instilling values into children. On this panel, Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi will explore how writers can continue to feed the imagination of African children in an environment that is evolving technologically. Deborah Ahenkorah, Sarah Odedina and Victoria Inegbedion will look at ways to rebuild the children’s book industry.
Free
Lote by Shola von Reinhold (Book Chat)
Edwin Okolo talks to Shola von Reinhold about beauty, black aesthetics and erasure.
Free
Securing the Intellectual Property of Creative Africans (Panel Discussion)
People help themselves to illegal copies of books, films and music with a sense of indignation. The unwillingness to control the theft of IP devastates the potential for building a sustainable creative industry. In a panel discussion chaired by Ayodele Morocco-Clarke, Ade Bantu, Yejide Kilanko and Bitrus Dauda will provide an insight into the problems
Free
Why Africa Needs Feminist Giants (Panel Discussion)
Although African feminists are often written out of history, social media makes that impossible in the modern day. With increased access to information and allies, the feminist movement has gained new ground on the African continent. On this panel, Aisha Salaudeen will talk to Stella Nyanzi, Mona Eltahawy and Minna Salami about feminist activism and
Free
Writing Queer, Writing Black (Panel Discussion)
This panel takes a look at the challenges but also the gifts that come with writing when you are a black creative in the LGBTQI+ community in Africa and the African Diaspora. Chaired by Chiké Frankie Edozien, Nakhane, Unoma Azuah and Nicole Dennis-Benn will explore creative freedom, censorship and the unique challenges that arise from
Free
That Reminds Me by Derek Owusu (Book Chat)
Emmanuel Akinwotu talks to Derek Owusu about identity, addiction, family and religion.
Free
How Efficiently Can Technology Solve Africa’s Problems? (Panel Discussion)
Hosted 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
Free
Music at Ake Festival (Concert)
From 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
Free
Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi (Book Chat)
Mohale Mashigo will talk to Tochi Onyebuchi about familial bonds and the legacy of racism in America.
Free
Social Media, the Truth and the Threat of State Policing (Panel Discussion)
Social 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
Free
Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola (Book Chat)
Chiebuka Obumselu talks to Bolu Babalola about the universal, personal, complex and multi-dimensional nature of love.
Free