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Bradford Literature Festival | Literature | Talk

Echoes of the Orisha

29 Jun 2024

14:15 - 15:15

City Hall

Join acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright, Inua Ellams, author of The Half-God of Rainfall and hit play, Barber Shop Chronicles, Ashley Thorpe, author of The Boy to Beat the Gods, and Chikodili Emelumadu, author of Dazzling, to celebrate the extraordinary tales of West African mythology. 

You may be familiar with Greek mythology, but have you encountered the trickster Anansi, the spider, or the Orisha, the pantheon of Gods whose seeds are scattered across the African continent? 

Whether you’re a curious bystander or an expert in African folklore, our panel will guide you through the mythological wonders of West Africa and the work inspired by them.

Age Guidance
No Age Restriction

Ticket Information

General £7

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Venue Details

City Hall

Norfolk Gardens, Bradford
BD1 1SD

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