AiW note: Following Zahra Banday’s review of Chibundu Onuzo’s latest novel Sankofa last week and her accompanying Q&A with Chibundu — where they chat process and writing and various inspirations — we are excited to be sharing a Words on… Read More ›
Chibundu Onuzo
Q&A – Chibundu Onuzo, author of ‘Sankofa’
AiW Guest: Zahra Banday AiW note: Following up on her review of Sankofa, “a fresh, funny and moving take on the theme of identity and place… crafted with gentle care but harbouring brutal realities,” Zahra Banday interviews its award-winning author,… Read More ›
Review: “Flying Forward with Your Head Facing Back” – Chibundu Onuzo’s ‘Sankofa’
AiW Guest: Zahra Banday AiW note: Our Guest Reviewer, Zahra Banday, appraises award-winning writer Chibundu Onuzo’s third novel, Sankofa, which was published by Virago Books and went on sale on 3 June 2021. Sankofa has been described by Sefi Atta… Read More ›
Event: Chibundu Onuzo’s 1991 (13 September)
On Friday 13th September Chibundu Onuzo will be at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre in London as part of the Africa Utopia Festival 2019. Author of The Spider King’s Daughter Chibundu Onuzo returns with her autobiographical show featuring narrative, music, song… Read More ›
Event: Open Book Festival, 6-10 September 2017, Cape Town
Open Book Festival 6-10 September 2017, Cape Town Open Book Programme is Live! A record number of events at Open Book Festival The full programme of events has been announced for the seventh Open Book Festival. The Festival takes… Read More ›
Africa Writes, 3 – 5 July 2015, British Library
Africa Writes – the Royal African Society’s annual literature and book festival promoting contemporary African writing – returns to The British Library. Africa Writes 2015 will bring together over 70 authors, poets, publishers, critics and experts for an exciting three-day programme, including… Read More ›
Africa39: Hay Festival UK Events (29 November and 1 December 2014)
Following the recent launch of the Africa39 anthology, which selected and celebrates new work from the most promising 39 authors under the age of 40 from Sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora, four writers published in the collection will appear in dialogue with editor Ellah… Read More ›
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