Conversation with Rev. fr. Uwem Akpan & Monica Arac de Nyeko

Hekima forum for exploring faith in public life invites you to a conversation between two internationally acclaimed African creative fiction writers to be held on Saturday, 6 September, 2008, 10:00AM – 12 Noon at Hekima College Auditorium, Ngong Road, Nairobi.The writers are:

Rev. fr. Uwem Akpan, sj who is author of bestselling collection of short stories, Say You’re One of Them (New York: Little, Brown & Company, 2008) and Finalist for 2007 Caine Prize for African Writing.

Monica Arac de Nyeko who was the winner of 2007 Caine Prize for African Writing

Fr. Akpan will read from Say You’re One of Them & discuss his stories of Pain & Redemption in Africa with Monica Arac de Nyeko.

Please note Hekima Forum is a Public Lecture, no need to book. Please come along early as seats are limited and attendance is usually high.Hekima Forum for Exploring Faith in Public Life is a programme of Hekima College (School of Theology and Institute of Peace Studies)

The Convener is:
A. E. Orobator, SJ
P.O. Box 21215-00505, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 3876608/9 – Mobile: 0735106681 – Email: forum@hekimacollege.org

*There will be a raffle draw for free autographed copies of Uwem Akpan’s book, Say You’re One of Them.
For free download of audio recording & excerpts of stories by Uwem Akpan, go to www.sayyoureoneofthem.com

Ishmael Beah talks to Kwani?

Ishmael Beah, the 28 year old charismatic former Sierra Leone child soldier was here for the Kwani? Litfest.If you missed out on one of the public lectures by this gifted soldier turned author, whose memoir, A Long Way Gone, has sold close to a million copies, then do not worry.He talked to Kwani and you can listen it all here.

Kwani? Featured In Melbourne Art Fair

Kwani? was one of the journals featured in Reading South during the Melbourne Art Fair held in early August. Reading South, a brainchild of the South Project, proposed an open and quaint environment for the Melbourne Art Fair public to access a rare collection of critical contemporary art publications that do not normally reach Australian shores from across the south. It also presented a rare selection of journals that are interested in alternative perspectives.

Other African journals featured were Farafina, a general interest magazine from Nigeria, Chimurenga , a pan African publication of writing, art and politics and NKA, a triennial journal of Contemporary African Art, which serves as a platform for critical writing on contemporary African and African diaspora art.

Open Mic, Tuesday, September 2

Next month’s Kwani? Poetry Open Mic will feature Karest Lewela. Buried deep in the essence of African Renaissance, Karest is touted as an advocate for social justice. A lover of the alternative sound, Karest’s diction is well thought out, incisive and bound to inspire thought and introspection. No stranger to controversy, Karest weaves creatively in between difficult issues without being prescriptive. His poetry is often cryptic, his free style is rich in word play and his performance on stage is resounding.

The event is hosted by Cindy Ogana and held every first Tuesday of the month at Club Soundd. Poets (not singers please) who wish to take part in the Open Mic session should attend the sound check strictly between 5 & 6 pm on the day of the event. No late entries will be accepted. Please bring a printout of your work with you.

The event starts promptly at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd September, and entry is only KSh100.

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