Author Archives
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Slavery and Memorialisation: The 3rd Annual Symposium of the Ethnicity, ‘Race’ and Racism Seminar Series, Edge Hill University (8 October 2014)
Slavery and Memorialisation: The 3rd Annual Symposium of the Ethnicity, ‘Race’ and Racism Seminar Series Edge Hill University Wednesday 8th October 2014 The Ethnicity, ‘Race’ and Racism Seminar Series, formed in 2010, runs throughout the year at Edge Hill University… Read More ›
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Africa39 Book Launch, 12 October 2014
The most promising voices from Africa South of the Sahara joined in an anthology published by Bloomsbury. Discover the best new writing from Africa South of the Sahara, by 39 writers under 40 – with an introduction by Nobel Prize laureate Wole… Read More ›
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Walter Bgoya: Interview and Review of his Keynote Speech, ASAUK 2014
‘50 Years of Independence: Reflections on the Role of Progressive African Intellectuals’ As Walter Bgoya took to the microphone to begin his keynote speech at the African Studies Association UK’s biennial conference, I was immediately struck by his wisdom and… Read More ›
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Beyond Nollywood – BFI Southbank, 20-21 September 2014
Beyond Nollywood BFI Southbank, London 20 – 21 September 2014 Contemporary Nigerian filmmakers are determined to recapture the image of their country for international audiences, and as a result have created a vibrant film culture of their own. Screening at… Read More ›
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Storymoja Festival, Nairobi – 17-21 September 2014
Storymoja Festival 17-21 September 2014 Nairobi National Museum Storymoja Festival has fast gained a reputation for being a vibrant gathering of the greatest minds in Kenya and beyond, celebrating ideas and culture. This year we present to you Nobel Laureate… Read More ›
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Africa Utopia – Southbank Centre, 11-14 September 2014
Africa Utopia Southbank Centre, London Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th September 2014 Following 2012’s sensational first edition, Africa Utopia is back for 2014 to once again look at what can be learnt and celebrated from Africa and the African diaspora…. Read More ›
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The Solitude Issue of Saraba Magazine
Saraba Magazine is excited to share the newest issue of the magazine published with the theme of “Solitude.” This forty-page issue includes poems by Saddiq Dzukogi, Olajide Salawu, Rasaq Gbolahan, Ajoke, Paul Njoroge, Kechi Nomu, Sihle Ntuli, Ekweremadu Uchenna, Yusuff… Read More ›
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Update: Short Story Day Africa 2014 Long and Short lists – ‘Terra Incognita’
Hot on the heels of Okwiri Oduor’s Caine Prize win for ‘My Father’s Head’, published through Short Story Day Africa, SSDA announced the long list of eighteen stories that will make up their 2014 anthology, Terra Incognita, in August, and now,… Read More ›
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ASAUK 2014 Biennial Conference, 9 – 11 September 2014
ASAUK Conference 2014 University of Sussex Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th September Programme The conference programme is made up of an exciting range of panel discussions and keynote speeches. The full programme for the conference can be downloaded here. Highlights include: 9th September… Read More ›
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‘Beyond the Novel: Developing Contemporary African Writing’: Review, Africa Writes 2014
Saturday 12th July found me seated in the conference auditorium of the British Library, expectantly awaiting the start of a panel entitled ‘Beyond the Novel: Developing Contemporary African Writing’. Comprising one of the many events scheduled at Africa Writes 2014,… Read More ›
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New edition of Chimurenga’s pan African gazette, the Chronic – out now!
For the new issue of Chimurenga’s pan African gazette, the Chronic, the focus is on graphic stories; comic journalism. Blending illustrations, photography, written analysis, infographics, interviews, letters and more, visual narratives speak of everyday complexities in the Africa in which we… Read More ›
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2014 Morland Writing Scholarships: Call for Entries (deadline 31 October 2014)
2014 Morland Writing Scholarships Submissions due by 31 October 2014 The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce today the 2014 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers. Entries can now be received by the Foundation. We are delighted that the… Read More ›
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Writing for Liberty Conference – Call for Papers (3 October 2014)
Writing for Liberty Conference Centre for Transcultural Writing and Research Lancaster University, 17-18 April 2015 Keynote speaker: Véronique Tadjo, University of the Witwatersrand Call for Papers Writing for Liberty is a two-day conference hosted by the Centre for Transcultural Writing… Read More ›
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African Photography Initiatives: Call for Papers (15 May – 15 August 2014)
African Photography Initiatives Conference Validating Visual Heritage in Africa: Historical Photographs and the Role of the “Archive” Buea, Cameroon, 26 – 31 January 2015 African Photography Initiatives is pleased to announce that the conference Validating Visual Heritage in Africa: Historical Photographs and… Read More ›
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*Call for submissions* Film Africa 2014 (deadline: 15 July 2014)
*Call for submissions* Film Africa 2014 Takes place: 31 October – 9 November 2014, London Submission deadline: 15 July 2014 Film Africa is delighted to announce that it is now accepting submissions for its 2014 festival edition. In line with our commitment to screening… Read More ›
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‘British Diasporic Literature in English and Vernaculars’ Conference: Manchester, 4 July 2014
Conference and Book Launch Friday 4 July 2014 10am – 6pm Racism, Writing and Resistance: British Diasporic Literature in English and Vernaculars Manchester Central Library Performance Space, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD We have seen a decade of re-energised racism and… Read More ›
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Africa Writes 2014 (11 – 13 July)
Africa Writes Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July 2014 The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB Africa Writes – the Royal African Society’s annual literature and book festival promoting contemporary African writing – returns to The British Library…. Read More ›
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Etisalat – Call for Entries (12 May – 8 August 2014)
Etisalat Nigeria invites entries for the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature. Entries close on the 8th of August 2014. On the 12th May, Etisalat Nigeria announced the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature “Call for Entries”, the second edition of the much… Read More ›
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Victor Ehikhamenor: Chronicles Of The Enchanted World Exhibition, 21 May – 19 July 2014
“Chronicles Of The Enchanted World” Paintings and Sculptural Installations by Victor Ehikhamenor, 21 May – 19 July 2014 Gallery of African Art, London
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Ivan Vladislavić in the UK – events
| online | Norwich | London | Brighton | Cambridge | with J.M. Coetzee and No Violet Bulawayo at the Worlds Literature Festival in Norwich, 19 June And Patrick Flanery for ‘Camera Obscura: a View of South Africa’, 25 June… Read More ›
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