Open Session and Discussion on African Literature

16.8.2025 14:00

Helsinki Central Library Oodi

3rd floor, Saarikoski rug

Join the Helsinki African Book Club and the Finnish-African Society’s open discussion on African literature, the challenges, opportunities, and a dive into Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s body of work. The discussion will focus on themes such as identity, how African literature is represented in the Finnish space, questions of access and the notion of “in-between” superpower.

Moderator: Neema Komba

Panellist: Khaya Ronkainen, Mariam Shodeinde, and Njoki Githieya

Welcome!