Africa Writes

#AfricaWrites is a celebration of contemporary literature from Africa and the diaspora brought to you by @RoyAfriSoc at @BritishLibrary.

[Gemspread Publishing @gemspread_pub]

📣 Writers, it’s your time to shine! 📚✨

We’re thrilled to announce that submissions for our new Harmattan imprint are NOW OPEN! 🎉

💌 Click the link below to get all the details and submit your manuscript:

https://t.co/ihk31OUrdm

[Film Africa @FilmAfrica]

That's right! Tickets are now on sale for #filmafrica24. https://t.co/DaXulolKT2

IMAGE: Dahomey by @matidiop

SCREENINGS:
BFI Southbank , 25/10, 18:00 @britishfilminstitute
Cine Lumiere , 27/10, 20:00 @ifru_london

[Birmingham Lit Fest @BhamLitFest]

#BLF2024 Thinking back to @AfricaWritesUK with @CalebFemi_ ! Join in the fun and check out the rest of the festival programme!

🔗 https://t.co/xMRQt3ToDE

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

Join us for an evening of celebration and networking with visionaries like RIBA’s Muyiwa Oki, the youngest & first Black president in its 189-year history. 🌍
https://t.co/TnSC4qgkwk

#RASGala2024 #AfricaFirst

[Birmingham Lit Fest @BhamLitFest]

#BLF2024 We are delighted to be partnering again with @AfricaWritesUK and Birmingham’s own @thelegacycoe.

Celebrating some of the best literature and writers and marking the launch of Legacy Centre’s Black History Month programme.

🔗 https://t.co/xMRQt3ToDE

[Scribe UK @ScribeUKbooks]

Join Varaidzo (@practicalmyth) in conversation with Marchelle Farrell at @BhamLitFest @AfricaWritesUK on 28th September as they explore the meaning of home, race, roots, and how we find grounding when those foundations feel unstable.

Tickets: https://t.co/TZhAS0u5xm

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

Did you miss the 2022 Gala? Why not join us on 22nd November at @RIBA and celebrate Africa’s extraordinary achievements?

Click the link and book now
https://t.co/TnSC4qgkwk

#rasgala2024 #celebrateafrica

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

🚨 Exciting news! We'd like to announce our strategic partnership with @APO_source to boost African culture worldwide 🌍Get ready for @FilmAfrica (Oct 25-Nov 3) & the epic #RASGala2024 (Nov 22) Africa’s talent is taking centre stage. Stay tuned!
https://t.co/8NbZNRjW6B

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

🌟 Save the Date! The Royal African Society's Benefit Gala is on 22 Nov 2024. Early Bird Discount Available! 🎟️ Get your tickets at https://t.co/TnSC4qgkwk

#RASGala2024 #Networking

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

This #BisexualVisibilityMonth, we honour Africa’s diverse history and look to a future where bisexuality is celebrated across the continent & diaspora. Let’s build a world of love, acceptance, and unity.🌍🌈
#AfricaUnites #LGBTQIA #AfricanDiaspora #VisibilityMatters

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

🩸 September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth! Sickle Cell Disease affects millions across Africa, causing painful crises & serious health issues. Early diagnosis & better healthcare access are vital. Let’s raise awareness and support those impacted on our continent. 💪🏿 #SickleCell

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

@africaarguments covers the UK anti-immigration riots

https://t.co/8fAwIcf1Jm

[Film Africa @FilmAfrica]

The #BaobabAward for Best Short Film is just around the corner! 🏆 Since 2011, it has recognized emerging filmmakers from Africa and its diaspora. Who will take home this year's £1,000 prize? Stay tuned! 🌍🎬

#FilmAfrica24 #EmergingTalent #AfricanCinema

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

Pride Month may be over, but the fight for African LGBTQ+ rights isn't. Our latest video with @GAYTIMES dives into Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act and colonial-era laws. Watch now for insights and solutions. #LGBTQRights #Uganda #HumanRights

https://t.co/1CxPXW6ZWR

[Film Africa @FilmAfrica]

Film Africa 2024 is only a few months away, are you excited? 🤩 Submissions have closed and we're busy going through each of your 284 submissions with a fine-tooth comb to create our most dynamic, daring, and inclusive film program yet!

[Royal African Society @royafrisoc]

🌍✨#NonBinaryAwarenessWeek ✨🌍

Before colonialism, many African societies recognized and respected diverse gender identities. From the Buganda's Mukasa to the Shona's mhondoro, non-binary identities have deep roots in Africa.
Your identity is timeless and valid.

[Africa Writes @AfricaWritesUK]

Join us for an evening of books and inspiration with Aaliyah Kara, Billy Kahora, Kalkidan Legesse, Malcolm Richards and @PeaceMedie.

This event will take place on Saturday 8 June at 17:45 at @bookbagbookshop.

Get your tickets now:
https://t.co/hquH09p0JL

[Apples and Snakes @ApplesAndSnakes]

This Friday, poetry heavyweights @Malikabooker and @katfrancois come together for a special, candid in conversation as part of #SalutingTheNewDaughtersofAfrica @stbridelibrary with @AfricaWritesUK ✨

Details:
🗓️: Friday 7 June
🕣: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
🎟️: https://t.co/QMnAfB1Afz

[Literature Works @LitWorks]

Find out more about individual events and follow links to book from our Events calendar at: https://t.co/urCYCWdQbZ

@africawritesuk @ExeterLibrary @exeter_phoenix @uniofexeterHASS @ExeterCityofLit @TheRootsResist @practicalmyth