Canary Wharf’s innovative Short Story Stations – literary vending machines that dispense free one-, three- and five-minute stories for visitors to read – will include extracts from Afua Hirsch’s new book for six weeks only. The British broadcaster and author’s latest work, Decolonising My Body: A Radical Exploration of Rituals and Beauty, challenges preconceived notions […]
At a sold-out event during Wimbledon BookFest in October 2023, Afua Hirsch launched her book Decolonising My Body at her former school, Wimbledon High. She was joined in conversation by Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo, engaging the audience with a powerful discussion on identity and decolonisation.
Afua Hirsch attended the launch of the WhatsApp x Mous Lamrabat exhibition at The Tab Centre in London. The event celebrated Mous Lamrabat’s powerful photography project, There’s No One Like Us, which showcased the diversity and creativity of the African diaspora. Embed from Getty Images
Afua Hirsch engaged in a compelling conversation with acclaimed author Roxane Gay at the Women of the World (WOW) Festival in London. The discussion delved into Gay’s influential works, including “Bad Feminist” and “Hunger,” as well as her perspectives on contemporary issues. This event highlighted the importance of diverse voices in literature and the ongoing […]
Afua Hirsch attended and presented at the Walpole British Luxury Awards at The Dorchester in London. The event celebrated excellence in British luxury, honoring brands and individuals for their contributions to the industry. Notable winners included Mulberry, recognised as Sustainable Luxury Brand of the Year, and Gleneagles, awarded British Luxury Brand of the Year. Read […]
In October 2022, Afua Hirsch participated in the EMERGE Business Talks at The National Museum of Qatar as part of the Qatar Creates initiative. Co-hosted by Naomi Campbell, the event aimed to empower young creative talent, featuring discussions on the future of alternative industries with prominent figures like designer Stella Jean.
Afua Hirsch was invited to the United Nations Headquarters in New York to present and discuss an episode of the documentary series “Enslaved,” as part of the International Decade for People of African Descent. The episode, titled “Rationalization,” explores how the transatlantic slave trade was justified historically.
Afua Hirsch hosted a discussion with Edward Enninful at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, focusing on his memoir, A Visible Man. The conversation delved into Enninful’s journey as the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue, exploring themes of identity, representation, and his transformative impact on the fashion industry.
Afua Hirsch attended the London launch of Queen of Glory on 2nd August 2022. The film, directed by Nana Mensah, premiered with celebrations highlighting its exploration of cultural identity and the Ghanaian-American experience.
Dive into the intersection of fashion publishing and TV production as British Vogue’s Vanessa Kingori and ELLE UK’s Kenya Hunt share insights on industry leadership, diversity, and editorial decision-making with writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch. The panel reflects on the impact of representation and inclusivity in British Vogue under the leadership of outgoing editor Edward […]
