2015 PEN World Voices Festival: Ninety Minutes, Three Minds (video)
Moderated by Vanity Fair staff editor Anderson Tepper, these conversations get up close with three top African writers: Adéwálé Àjàdí (Nigeria), activist and author of the hit play Abyssinia;… More
Prayer and Meditation with Jackie Wang and Alain Mabanckou (audio)
For this contemplative evening, an assembly of writers and artists takes the stage to read their original, deeply personal prayers and meditations. More
Prayer and Meditation: Bob Holman and Salieu Suso (audio)
For this contemplative evening, an assembly of writers and artists takes the stage to read their original, deeply personal prayers and meditations. More
Africa in Two Acts (audio)
Africa steps into the spotlight for this two-part event, designed to reveal hidden literary and political realities. Act I: Distinguished author and philosopher Achille Mbembe delivers remarks on the… More
Queer Futures (audio)
The burgeoning African gay rights movement is filled with brave artists and activists. Informative and inspirational, this conversation with prominent African writers will survey today's landscape, challenging preconceived ideas… More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Lola Shoneyin (video)
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Binyavanga Wainaina
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Jackie Wang (video)
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Tom Stoppard (video)
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More
2015 World Voices Festival Opening Night: Aminatta Forna (video)
For this flagship event, speakers gave original, lyrical, and humorous insights for what the world will look like in the year 2050. More