The fifth episode of the series will feature Nigerian poet and writer Dami Ajayi who will be accompanied by Kenyan musician and specialiist in Benga music, Makadem. The performance and discussion will be moderated by Zukiswa Wanner.
Copies of the book and CDs by the artists will be available for purchase after the event.
5-Day Writivism Festival
Dates: June 16th – 22nd 2015
Venue: Kampala, UG)
Early Bird Offer: KES 6,000
About
Writivism is an annual Literary Festival held every June in Kampala, Uganda featuring leading contemporary writers.Celebrating its 3rd edition this year, the festival guest list boasts of authors, academics, bloggers, journalists, critics, reviewers, publishers and other stakeholders in the African literary infrastructure and is drawn from various parts of the continent and beyond.
This includes Tsitsi Dangarembga, John Nagenda, Sara Bruya, Rachel Zadok, Michela Wrong, Shedrack Chikoti, Chika Unigwe, Edwige Dro, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Ukamaka Olisakwe, Paula Akugizibwe, Dami Ajayi, Aaron Bady, Doreen Baingana, Donald Molosi, Onyeka Nwelue, Aida Mbowa, Moses Kilolo, Jennifer Makumbi and many more.
The festival will also feature book signings, panel discussions, master classes, exhibitions, music and poetry performances, school tours, book launches and readings, stage drama and the Writivism Short Story Prize Awards evening among other activities at the two festial venues, Makerere University and the National Theatre.
Note: Kes. 6,000* Special Early Bird Offer
It covers transport from Nairobi to Kampala and back plus a five-day festival pass. (*Valid till May 31st)
Register now at info@writivism.com
Find a list of discounted hotels and guest houses at www.writivism.com (http://writivism.com/?page_id=1726)
