To celebrate the publication of Akwaeke Emezi’s stunning new romance novel, Faber and Dark Matter will be hosting a free event in the heart of Brixton Village.

Featuring manicures and nail art inspired by the novel, a selection of romance novels to browse and buy curated by Round Table Books, a book club with a discussion dedicated to romance novels by Black writers, a collage workshop, spoken word performances, a film screening and DJ sets.

Schedule:

Unit 14E, Market Place, Brixton SW9 8LF  (open 12 noon to 8pm)

12pm – DJ Cyndi Handson
2pm – Manicures & nail art with Pia Aldred & Monica Villanueva
2pm – DJ GIN
4pm – Book Club session with Natalie Fiawoo (Africa Writes) & Patty Aryee (Content Between the Covers)
5pm – Manicures & nail art with Pia & Monica
5pm – DJ GIN

BRXTN Studios, Market Place, Brixton SW9 8LF

1pm – Collage workshop with Birungi Kawooya
7.15pm – Drinks reception + spoken word performances with Poetic Unity
8pm – Film screening (selected by Akwaeke Emezi, to be announced)

For more information visit here

Header Image: Akwaeke Emezi. Photo credit: VO