If you are a book enthusiast, the Macondo Literary Festival 2024 is a must-attend event. This year's festival features an impressive lineup of renowned authors whose works have shaped African literature into what it is today.
Chigozie Obioma, Nigeria's two-time Booker Prize finalist known for The Fishermen and An Orchestra of Minorities, blends Nigerian folklore with modern storytelling. He'll lead the conversation The Audacity of Prose on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 4 pm to 5 pm at The Kenya National Theatre Auditorium.
Canadian author, MG Vassanji, born in Kenya but raised in Tanzania is known for The Book of Secrets and The In-Between World of Vikram Lall. His exploration of migration, memory, and identity, earned him two Giller Prizes. Join him on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at The Kenya National Theatre Ukumbi Mdogo for Tides & Transitions: Navigating History. He will discuss with Shubnum Khan, Zulfikar Hirji, and Mshai Mwangola how Indian Ocean literature reveals the impact of colonialism, slavery, and forced migration on our historical narratives.
João Melo from Angola brings a wealth of experience to the festival with his novels, poetry, and essays. His work delves into African identity and postcolonial themes, offering a rich perspective on Lusophone African literature. With a background as a professor, advertiser, parliament member, and minister, Melo's diverse experiences shape his writing. Join him at KNT's Ukumbi Mdogo on September 22nd, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, as he shares his insights and stories, blending laughter and reflection on his homeland.
South African author Shubnum Khan, celebrated for her magical realism and tales of djinns, haunted mansions, and tragic love, will visit Kenya for the first time. Catch her from 10 am to 11 am at KNT's Auditorium on Saturday, where she'll delve into her imaginative worlds.
For book enthusiasts and literary fanatics, this festival is your chance to engage with some of the most influential voices in literature today. Don't miss it!
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