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 […]
Afua hosted two screenings at the 61st Solothurn Film Festival, Switzerland’s most important festival for Swiss film. Held annually in the baroque city of Solothurn, the festival is a driving force behind Swiss film culture and a meeting place for audiences and filmmakers, attracting over 65,000 visitors each year. Screenings take place across various cinemas […]
Afua attended the exclusive launch event for Tobi Masa, the first London restaurant from world-renowned three Michelin-starred chef Masayoshi ‘Masa’ Takayama. Located at The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair, the intimate launch evening brought together personalities from film, fashion, music, art and design. Meaning ‘to fly’, Tobi Masa showcases a philosophy of freedom and creativity from […]
Afua appeared at LitFestBergen, the Bergen International Literary Festival for non-fiction and fiction, held at the House of Literature in Bergen, Norway. Running from 4 to 8 February 2026, the festival presented a programme of international and Norwegian literature, championing open dialogue, diverse perspectives and the power of literature to bring people together. The 2026 […]
Afua spoke at the Observer Book Club, joining fellow readers and literary enthusiasts for an evening of conversation and discussion. A long-standing champion of literature and storytelling, Afua brought her characteristic insight and warmth to the event.
Afua attended the 79th British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony celebrated the best in film of 2025 in one of the most prestigious events of awards season.
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.
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 […]
Afua will be speaking at Dublin Book Festival in the conversation “Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together” with Dr Phil Mullen on Saturday 8th November at 11:45am. This compelling discussion explores what it means to be Black in Ireland and Britain today, challenging and unravelling the harmful legacy of erasure of the Black community in the history […]
Afua will be speaking at the Kerry James Marshall: Conversations symposium at the Royal Academy of Arts. This two-day dialogue explores the themes, influences and histories that shape Kerry James Marshall’s groundbreaking practice, marking the RA’s exhibition ‘Kerry James Marshall: The Histories’. The symposium brings together internationally renowned artists, academics, art historians, and curators to […]