North West Literary Arts and Lancaster University present an evening of words with Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and Naomi Kruger on the 29th May from 7pm – 9pm. Jennifer Makumbi will be reading from Kintu as well as a story from her forthcoming… Read More ›
Ugandan literature
Event: ‘Her Broken Shadow’ A film by Dilman Dila (3rd May, London)
We are delighted to announce as part of the annual Asixoxe – Let’s Talk! Conference on African Philosophy there will be a screening of the Sci-fi film ‘Her Broken Shadow’ by Ugandan filmmaker Dilman Dila tomorrow at 7pm in SOAS… Read More ›
Q&A: Justice is merely a feeling – Peter Kagayi
AiW Author: Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire Peter Kagayi is a Ugandan poet and lawyer. Recently announced as Anglophone coordinator at Writivism, he has taught Literature in various secondary schools in Uganda and was President of the Lantern Meet of Poets until recently. He curates… Read More ›
Q& A: “It’s just not enough to be a lawyer” – Sophie Alal on law and literature
AiW Author: Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire Sophie Alal founded Deyu African, a non-profit that publishes folk tales, literary work, commentary and journalism about arts and culture. She is an accomplished writer of short stories, poetry, and flash fiction. Her work has… Read More ›