Afro Poetry Times

Unwanted Guests

I expect Ben and Clare will be on our doorstep again this year,’ I said to my hubby Jake. ‘They’ll be looking forward to tucking into the usual buffet.’ Jake and I laid on an upmarket buffet (for just us four) for Christmas Eve lunch. We had to...

Open Book Festival announces top-tier line-up for September 2025

Open Book Festival has announced a powerful 2025 line-up, bringing together established and emerging literary voices from across South Africa and the continent for three days of essential conversations, performances and community building. This year's...

NGUGI WA THIONG'O TRIBUTE

THE MAKING OF REVERED AUTHOR CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

Zimbabwean poet wins big in India

Poet Laureate Lady Brion Wants Artists to Go After Their Dreams

Poetry has been a lifelong calling for Brion Gill, aka Lady Brion. Growing up near Whitelock Avenue, then in Northwood, her childhood was marked by intergenerational gatherings and creative exchange, sparking an early passion for poetry and...

World’s youngest author makes waves

What an inspiring story! Six-year-old Jayce Joyce from Sutton Coldfield is making waves as the world's youngest author. At just four years old, he published his first book series, and since then, he has continued to write and inspire others. Jayce's...

Celebrating Black Literary Excellence: The Grassroots Festival for the African Diaspora

Black Book Festival 2024 This grassroots festival is set to be a transformative gathering aimed at the African Diaspora, providing a vibrant platform to highlight the incredible work emerging from the Black community in the global book industry. The...

AFRICAN AUTHOR REVEALS WHY SHE TURNED DOWN EURO AWARD