Join Afua Hirsch, Yomi Ṣode and Mallence Bart-Williams for a private literary retreat at a serene eco lodge at the foot of Mount Batukaru, Bali, taking in the Ubud Readers & Writers Festival.
Ten days of writing, workshops and conversation in the Balinese rainforest, with a small group of writers.
In Conversation with Kimberlé Crenshaw
Afua Hirsch hosted the legal scholar and civil rights advocate Kimberlé Crenshaw, best known for coining the term intersectionality and helping to found critical race theory. The conversation was built around Crenshaw’s memoir Backtalker, tracing her journey from a childhood in Ohio through law school and into some of the most consequential legal battles of […]
International Journalism Festival 2026
Afua joins the 20th edition of the International Journalism Festival, the biggest annual media event in Europe. Held in the stunning historic town centre of Perugia, Italy, the festival brings together journalists, media leaders and students from around the world for panels, workshops, keynotes and discussions on the future of media. This landmark anniversary edition […]
In Conversation with Luke Thompson at Shoreditch House
Afua hosted an intimate ‘In Conversation’ event with actor Luke Thompson at Shoreditch House. Thompson, best known for his role as Benedict Bridgerton in Netflix’s global hit series Bridgerton, joined Afua for a wide-ranging discussion about his career, craft and creative journey.
Sky Salon at Sessions Arts Club
Afua attended the Sky Arts Salon, an exclusive and intimate event series held at Sessions Arts Club in Clerkenwell. The Sky Arts Salon brings together artists, performers and creatives for an evening of live performances, talks and connection, serving as a 21st-century salon designed to foster discussion within London’s vibrant art scene. Sessions Arts Club […]