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De Balie

De Balie Amal Chatterjee (migrant)@amalkc.bsky.social Vamba Sherif Julie Phillips @jcfphillips.bsky.social Bas Belleman Nijgh & Van Ditmar Rokhaya And for those who may be wondering: Who the hell are The Xenophiles and what the hell do they get up to? Here's a full livestream recording of our previous event at De Balie, where we explored who is entitled to seek a better life, and why? youtube.com/live/uw9jWHOPU…

Book mail from Jonathan Ball Publishers they are bringing back these classical titles from the original Heinemann African Writers Series from the 1960s from Ngungi to Emecheta to La Guma and Marachera and many more ❤️📚 Order your copies from Book Circle Capital 📚

Vier migrantenschrijvers vieren op 12 april in De Balie de kracht van alles wat eigenaardig, vreemd en origineel is met provocerende lezingen en een levendig gesprek met het publiek. Veranderen we met de taal? Zijn wij de eigenaar of bezit het ons? debalie.nl/programma/the-…

Very much looking forward to this evening’s get-together with THE XENOPHILES at De Balie from 20:00. Here’s a sneak preview of the pieces we’ll be reading, which explore language in all its panoramic glory. Hit the link below for tickets and more. debalie.nl/programma/the-…

For friends far from Amsterdam: I'll post a livestream link here as soon as it's available. Drop a comment if you'd like me to tag you when it's available.

After a successful book launch in the US, we are proud to be launching The Emperor's Son here in the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. The novel, written by Vamba Sherif, is about the greatest African freedom fighter of the 19th century, Samori Touré, of the Wasulu Empire.

Join us at the launching of my novel The Emperor's Son in Amsterdam on the 20th of July. The novel is about the greatest African freedom fighter of the 19th century, Samori Touré, of the Wasoulou Empire... oba.nl/agenda/bijlmer…

Identity as a burden we want to shake off. Identity as unfulfilled expectations. Identity as an illusion held by others. Identity embraced with gratitude. Four very different takes from The Xenophiles. We hope you'll join us at De Balie or online this evening from 20.00.

Happy Birthday Great One!

Reading it now!

“Mr Governor, my governor… because I belong to so many states… and Lagos is definitely one of them…” ~Wole Soyinka thanks Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and The Lagos State Govt for the fun and engaging 90th birthday dinner organised in his honour. #WoleSoyinka90

My hero!

📚✨ Celebrating the successful book launch of "The Emperor's Son" by Vamba Sherif in Amsterdam! From amazing musical performances, to insightful conversations, delicious food, book signings, and more, it was an unforgettable event shared with community. Truly remarkable!

In #VerzonnenVerleden gaan Pieter van Os en Julie Blussé in gesprek over historische romans. In de laatste aflevering: 'Een wereld valt uiteen' met Vamba Sherif en @RafNjotea. “Achebe was een van de eersten die de gekoloniseerde Afrikaan liet terugpraten.” Zondag 10u NPO Radio 1.

Morgen NPO Radio 1 het laatste deel van onze zomerserie #VerzonnenVerleden. Pieter van Os en Julie Blussé gaan in gesprek over 'Een wereld valt uiteen'. Een boek dat "als een van de eersten een gekoloniseerde Afrikaan liet terugpraten.” Te gast hierover zijn Vamba Sherif & @RafNjotea

Exciting news! 📚✨ Iskanchi Press has been selected to join IBPA's Innovative Voices Program 🎉 We're honored to be recognized alongside other amazing independent publishers. Read here; ibpa-online.org/news/682391/Me…

The complexities of Vamba Sherif early life, characterized by migration and uncertainty, became the foundation for his rich literary explorations, particularly in examining the turbulent history of Liberia🙌 Watch his full interview on YouTube, link👇 youtu.be/bFV5fXacUm0?si…

Honoured to be nominated for The West Africa Talents and Entrepreneur Awards in Accra, Ghana! Thank you so much for this recognition! Grateful!

⚔️ The Emperor’s Son by Vamba Sherif – A tale of destiny, war & identity! Follow Zaiwulo as he trains under scholars, fights beside Emperor Samori Touré & uncovers secrets that change everything. A must-read historical epic! #HistoricalFiction #African #Iskanchi #tbr