Conversation with Rev. fr. Uwem Akpan & Monica Arac de Nyeko
Written by Kwani · August 28, 2008
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
I want to submit short stories to Kwani?
what are the steps to take and to ensure I get full credit of my work?
Secondly, if my work is published by another publisher, is it possible to enter it for the Caine award?
Thank you,
Mutuiri Gitonga
I truly enjoyed the forum for Uwem Akpan’s book at Hekima this past Saturday. His conversation with Monica was insightful, often humorous.
Uwem was put on the spot a bit about his ‘bleak’ potrayal of Africa in his short stories narrated by the child. Obviously this is an issue that raises very heated debate but at the end of the day, each writer responds to the call in a different way…
Thanking all those who keep the spirit of telling our stories alive. Thank you Uwem and Monica, for sharing them.
Ndanu Mung’ala