Africa Writes returns to the British Library, London 5th - 7th July 2019. Plus, we are delighted to announce that Africa Writes #Bristol will be held 29th June - 4th July 2019. Save the dates for an exciting programme of panels, performances & more! mailchi.mp/royalafricanso…

Professor Fareda Banda, chair of Centre of African Studies SOAS University of London announcing the inaugural Margaret Busby award - a postgraduate scholarship for African women studying literature at SOAS

A must have anthology.

I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed as Director of The Caine Prize for African Writing. It truly is an honour to be working at an organisation that significantly contributed to my literary palate. Plus, I get to work with THE most amazing team. Here's to an exciting future 🥂

This is an extremely useful conversation on podcasting, contracts & IP ownerships Berry (Podcasts In Color (ran by Berry))’s wealth of knowledge is astounding.

Happening today at 7pm! Come through for an enlightening conversation about the practicalities of decolonising the literary canon. Get your tickets here 👇🏾

I’m so gutted I missed this very helpful tutorial on NTFs. Thank you Esther Kuforiji for making it easily available to watch online.

On Saturday, I'll be speaking with @bourke_joanna Rachel Thompson & @SarahOzoIrabor about rape myths and untruths about sexual assault at the WOW - Women of the World first ever Shameless festival. thewowfoundation.com/events/shamele…

Seen a few training/fellowship opportunities for African journalists/filmmakers to apply for: 🧵 African Union Media Fellowship: au.int/en/newsevents/…

an opportunity for Nigeria-based creatives to apply for funding with British Council Nigeria Arts

We (@sotonenglish) are hiring an Associate Professor in #CreativeWriting. Applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethic are strongly encouraged to apply. More info here: jobs.ac.uk/job/CRU267/ass…

📢 Call for pitches! 📢 I'm covering the sex and relationships editor role at Cosmopolitan UK this month. Hit me up with your pitches around sex, dating, relationships, love and friendship - [email protected]

Book news: On Black Sisters Street is out now in Tamil from Zero Degree Publishing in Chennai. My Tamil speaking friends, please show it some love. Grateful to God for translators ( you all are miracle workers) and publishers. We are humbled by His grace.

Proud to present a new edition of Liberation Radio, live from TPH Bookshop in Dar. From 2pm, 10-14 Aug. Daily updates & livestream via panafricanspacestation.org.za

There are very few people I will stand on ten toes and endorse for political office; Abdi Suleiman is DEFINITELY one of them. He exemplifies integrity and unfettered commitment to justice and liberation. Vote for Abdi people. He's a good egg.

We’re incredibly excited to announce our forthcoming creative retreat for writers and illustrators 🇬🇭📖✨ It’s a 10-day celebration of literature for young readers to be held in Accra in May 2023, when Accra becomes the World Book Capital. #WritingCommunity

Arike Oke is a noted cultural leader, a registered archivist, and curator. She leads the screen heritage collections at the British Film Institute in the role of Executive Director of Knowledge and Collections. Apply now! Limited seats available - filmheritagefoundation.co.in/wp-content/upl…

I've started a newsletter which is a mix of: recommended reads/books, behind-the-scenes peeks at ongoing projects, funding opportunities, writing excerpts and much more. You can subscribe here : tinyletter.com/dzekashu 🙏🏿

Retweeting this so that I can always come back to it. x.com/iamdylancurran…