Mohamed Mbougar Sarr’s Prix Goncourt-winning novel constitutes a kind of a test. The Senegalese writer poses questions about the meaning of writing literature; however, for him this is not a general question, but rather the dilemma of someone who is aware of the injustices that have befallen people living in African countries.

Hamburg-based moderator and InterKontinental literary ambassador Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako talks with Lidudumalingani about this year’s African Book Festival, his selection of authors and the compilation of events.

African literature penetrating the world markets. Or: What the hell do African authors have to do to break into the European book market? An interactive live talk.

The African Book Festival 2022 „Yesterday.Today.Tomorrow“ will be opened with welcome addresses and Keynotes by curator Lidudumalingani and headliner Margaret Busby. Disnay López will accompany the evening with a few songs.

»Tell Me Nothing from the Horse« – A Musical Comedy Performance
Actress and comedian Thelma Buabeng and singer/songwriter Celina Bostic skillfully combine improv comedy and music.

Stephan Detjen, Chefkorrespondent des Deutschlandfunks, spricht mit der Friedenspreisträgerin Tsitsi Dangarembga über ihr Leben, ihre Bücher und über den Friedenspreis. Die Schauspielerin Verena Noll liest aus Tsitsi Dangarembgas Romanen »Aufbrechen« und »Überleben«.