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Soma Nami Books’ African Book Fair Returns for its Fourth Edition in Nairobi | August 5-9, 2026

Soma Nami Books, Kenya’s leading Pan-African bookstore, has officially announced the return of the African Book Fair for its fourth edition, themed “Rewriting the Future: African S...

Midwest Black Book Fair Launches in North Minneapolis

The inaugural book fair amplifies Black storytelling.

Apartheid-Free Bookstores

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Thinking Africa and the Diaspora in Berlin: A Run-Through of Afrolution 2026 (Photos)

Afrolution returned to Berlin’s Wedding neighborhood for its third consecutive edition, running June 25 to 28, 2026, in the rooms of Each One Teach One (EOTO), the Black-led advoca...

Open Book Festival 2026 Programme Is Out: I.O. Echeruo, Gabeba Baderoon, Sue Nyathi, Kopano Matlwa, and Krystle Zara App...

The Open Book Festival, Cape Town’s flagship literary gathering, will hold its main event from September 4–6, 2026, at the HCC: Homecoming Centre (the venue formerly known as The F...

New York Black and African Literature Festival (NYBALF) Opens Call for Event Proposals for Its 2026 Harlem Festival | De...

The New York Black and African Literature Festival (NYBALF) is calling for event proposals from writers, artists, and community organizers ahead of its second edition, which will t...

Ben Okri and Ainehi Edoro Talking African Storytelling in Berlin

One of the highlights of my time in Berlin was sharing the stage with Ben Okri for a conversation that turned into a reading list.  The event was part of Afrolution, a festival of...

“This is for our Kids” — Seun Kuti’s Love for Pan-African Spaces Brings Him to the Fight to Save 1 Million Black Books

Afrobeat musician and pan-African activist Seun Kuti visited the Maa Maat Centre in solidarity with the ongoing campaign to save an archive of over one million Black books, gathere...

Istanbul Arabic Book Fair to Bring Together 300 Publishers from 30 Countries

The 11th edition of the Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair in Turkey will open on 15 August, featuring 300 publishing houses from 30 Arab and foreign countries. Running throug...

Talking African Storytelling in Berlin with Ben Okri and Ainehi Edoro

One of the highlights of my time in Berlin, this past month, was sharing the stage with Ben Okri for a conversation about books and the power of the imagination. The event was part...

9th Summer Book Fair | Athens | July 10-12

The 9th Summer Book Fair will take place at the Kypseli Municipal Market in Athens, bringing together dozens of independent publishers, magazines and literary initiatives for a thr...

22 African Literature Books That Made 2016 Unforgettable

Ten years ago, readers were introduced to a remarkable crop of books that would go on to shape contemporary African literature in ways few could have predicted. Yaa Gyasi arrived w...

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair returns this September

The 35th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will take place in September, under the patronage of the UAE President. Bookworms in the UAE are in for a treat as the Abu Dha...

Book Dash Turns 25: Johannesburg to Host Milestone Storybook-Making Event on September 19

Book Dash, the initiative that gathers volunteer writers, illustrators, designers, and editors to create free African children’s storybooks in single-day sprints, is marking a mile...

Your Next Great Read May Be Waiting at The Manila International Book Fair

Clear some space on your bookshelf. The Manila International Book Fair is returning to the SMX Convention Center Manila from September 9 to 13, 2026, bringing readers, writers, pub...

Help Save This Collection Of One Million Black Books

"I cannot do it alone."

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026

Celebrating its 20th edition, this much-loved art fair returns with 1,500 artists, ethical art sales and a packed cultural program.

TRENDS launches new book, signs distribution agreeement at Hong Kong Book Fair

Menassah Distribution Company makes debut at Hong Kong Book Fair

Palimpsest of African Cities: Dig Where You Stand

Presented as part of the OFF Programme of the 2026 Dakar Biennale and Partcours, Palimpsest of African Cities is the latest edition of the DIG WHERE YOU STAND programme initiated b...

African Marketplace Dubai 2026 Returns in October: AMP 2026 Is Opening Real Doors for African and Caribbean Entrepreneu...

African Marketplace (AMP) is set to return for its second edition from October 10–12, 2026, at the Conrad Hotel Dubai, following the success of its 2025 debut. The three-day event...

The RV Book Fair 2026 Returns for Its Fifth Edition, Connecting Authors and Readers Around the World

Global Virtual Literary Event Runs September 19–30, 2026

Fun and culture at the Pan African Festival, returning to the Decatur Square on Saturday, August 15th

The fifth annual Pan African Festival takes place on the Decatur Square on Saturday, August 15, 2026.  Hours are 2 to 10 p.m. The festival celebrates innovation, culture, and econo...

Amplify Bookstore

The bookstore that’s on a mission to decolonise your bookshelf with underrepresented voices and curated selections.