In Conversation: Irenosen Okojie with Sunny Singh

Join us as we host the award winning author Irenosen Okojie for the launch of her new book QUIXOTIC FISSURES. She will be in conversation with author Sunny Singh. 

Friday 13th November at Afrori Books

Doors open 6.30pm

Irenosen Okojie is a Nigerian British author whose work pushes the boundaries of form, language and ideas. Her novel, Butterfly Fish, and short story collections, Speak Gigantular and Nudibranch, have won and been nominated for multiple awards. Formerly the Vice Chair of the Royal Society of Literature, she was named a visionary artist in Red Magazine's The Next 25 visionaries to watch and awarded an MBE For Services to Literature in 2021. She is the director and founder of Black to the Future festival.

Sunny Singh is an anti-colonial writer, novelist, public intellectual, and a champion for inclusion across all aspects of society. She is the author of three critically acclaimed novels, and three nonfiction books. She is the founder and director of the Jhalak Foundation, which focuses on a range of literary, artistic and literacy initiatives in the UK and beyond, including its flagship project: the celebrated Jhalak Prize. Launched in 2017, Jhalak Prize now includes awards for Children’s & Young Adult, Poetry and Prose. She is also the publisher of the bi-annual literary magazine, the Jhalak Review.

"In Conversation" has grown into a remarkable event series at Afrori Books. Whether it’s a lively auditorium filled with hundreds or a cosy, intimate setting, these events offer a chance to engage with some of the brightest established and emerging authors and creatives from around the globe. These are one-of-a-kind opportunities to hear personal stories and experiences, shared with honesty and openness. At Afrori Books, we’re committed to providing a welcoming space for Black creatives to tell their stories in their own voices. We’d love for you to join the conversation. 

Why Attend?

Exclusive Insight: Gain a deeper understanding about the research and writing process that has bought the book together. 

Meet the Author: A unique chance to engage  with truely unique author and have your book signed.

Literary Excellence: Celebrate the best books of the year with fellow book enthusiasts. Our book community is a safe space to meet others.

Win: We will run a prize draw on the evening and you could win tickets to another Afrori event of your choice.