The African Writers' Evening is the first regular evening held for African Writers outside of Africa at the UK's celebrated Poetry Cafe. Started by Ghanaian writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes in consultation with the Directors of the Poetry Society, its solid reputation is based on its ability to consistently identify and feature talented emerging writers. Diana Evans and Hisham Matar were both featured prior to their debut publications and two of last year's features Ken Kamoche and Sade Adeniran were shortlisted for the Commonwealth Prize, which Sade went on to win. The event is held quarterly from March with occasional special events, such as the June 2008 event at the Southbank Centre featuring Hisham Matar. E-mail us on events [at] x-bout [dot] com for any more information. (read less)

The African Writers' Evening is the first regular evening held for African Writers outside of Africa at the UK's celebrated Poetry Cafe. Started by Ghanaian writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes in consultation with the Directors of the Poetry Society, its solid reputation is based on its ability to consistently identify and feature talented emerging writers. Diana Evans and Hisham Matar were both featured prior to their debut publications and two of last year's features Ken Kamoche and Sade Adeniran were... (read more)