Buchi Emecheta to be celebrated in London one year after death
To commemorate a year since her death, The Brunei Gallery in central London, will host an all-day celebration of the life and work of the acclaimed Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta, who passed away in January this year. As a novelist and story teller Buchi Emecheta touched the lives of many people, and continues to inspire […]
Buchi Emecheta
To commemorate a year since her death, The Brunei Gallery in central London, will host an all-day celebration of the life and work of the acclaimed Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta, who passed away in January this year.
As a novelist and story teller Buchi Emecheta touched the lives of many people, and continues to inspire a new generation through the example she set as an immigrant, single mother of five children who rose to become an international literary figure.
This anniversary event will be a celebration Emecheta’s life and work as well as an opportunity to hold a public conversation about her legacy.
The event will include a curated installation of The Life and Times of Buchi Emecheta, panel discussions, dramatisations of excerpts from two of her best known novels, music and dancing and Nigerian food.
Also there will be colourful cultural tribute from members of the Ibusa community in London…
The event will also feature the official launch of the Buchi Emecheta Foundation and Omenala Press’ exciting new edition of Buchi Emecheta’s books will take place on the same day.