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SUMMARY:Sharjah Festival of African Literature
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of the festival brings together 20 African and nine Emirati authors for around 20 Library sessions\, book talks and panel discussions – and a series of African cooking sessions. The theme is “The African Way”\, which is more or less what you’d expect given the title. There’s not much detail on what happens when and who’s involved\, but The National has listed some of the authors due to attend: \nLemn Sissay British-Ethiopian poet\, writer and playwright\nSiphiwe Gloria Ndlovu Zimbabwean novelist\, winner of Best International Fiction Book award at last year’s Sharjah International Book Fair\nTsitsi Dangarembga Zimbabwean author who has been longlisted for the Booker\nNahida Esmail Tanzanian author and poet known for young adult and children’s literature\nRichard Mabala British-Tanzanian cultural activist and author\nSefi Atta Nigerian-American author\nDilman Dila Ugandan writer and filmmaker\nBeatrice Lamwaka Ugandan author
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-festival-of-african-literature/
LOCATION:University City\, Sharjah
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SUMMARY:Off the Menu in Dubai: Arva S Ahmed
DESCRIPTION:Arva Ahmed is the entrepreneur behind Frying Pan Adventures\, one of the Dubai’s more interesting food tour guides. This talk draws from her writings\, YouTube channel\, and television work to take stock of her career\, her evolving relationship with the city\, and the role of food in national identity. \nThis is a public event associated with the Jameel’s Night School 2026\, an intensive five-week seminar programme (which itself is now fully subscribed).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/off-the-menu-in-dubai-arva-s-ahmed/
LOCATION:Jameel Arts Centre\, Al Jaddaf\, Dubai
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SUMMARY:Boom.Diwan with Nduduzo Makhathini\, Liany Mateo\, and Elé Howell
DESCRIPTION:An evening of new music from Boom.Diwan’s forthcoming album\, which is being recorded this week. The style is their characteristic merging of Kuwaiti maritime and desert traditions with the improvisational energy of jazz. Joining the ensemble are some distinguished collaborators\, all of whom have played with Boom-Diwan before in concert or on record – South African pianist and Blue Note artist Nduduzo Makhathini\, bassist Liany Mateo\, and drummer Elé Howell.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/boom-diwan-with-nduduzo-makhathini-liany-mateo-and-ele-howell/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
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