Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra (2023)
Writers Project of Ghana, Goethe-Institut Ghana, and Foundation For Contemporary Art-Ghana announce the seventh edition of PA GYA! A Literary Festival in Accra.
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Events
Please see the schedule for the entire programs list.
- Kofi Anyidoho and Nana Asaase: A Conversation, and A Performance. Friday, 19th October. 6.40 - 8.40 PM
- Readings, Conversations and Performance. Agya Koo Nimo and John Collins. Saturday, 20th October. 7.30 - 8.45 PM
- Poetry: Apiorkor Ashon and young female poets. Sunday 21st October. 7.40 - 8.45 PM.
- Dramatic readings featuring the works of Mrs C S Akyeampong. Saturday, 20th October. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Poetry: Various readings: Amarkine Amarteifio, Paul Pinnock, Efe Paul Azino, Fred Agblogbli. Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Please see the schedule for the entire programs list.
- Reading: Of Women and Frogs by Bisi Adjapon. Saturday 20th. 1.40 PM - 2.30 PM
- Reading: The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah. Saturday 20th. 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
- Reading: Face Off With The International MP by Rodney Nkrumah-Boateng. Saturday 20th. 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
- Reading: Forest Girl by Empi Baryeh. Saturday 20th. 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
- Readings: Selections from Young Adult Literature by Mary Ashun and Ruby Goka. Saturday 20th. 5.10 PM - 6:10 PM
- Reading: The Shimmer in The Photo Album by Golda Addo. Saturday 20th. 6.20 PM - 7:20 PM
- Reading and Launch: Becoming by K A Benneh. Saturday 20th. 6.20 PM - 7:20 PM
- Book Launch and reading: Kenkey For Ewes with Dakpabli & Associates. Sunday 21st. 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
- Book launch and reading: Cocoa's Kisses by H L Daniel. Sunday 21st. 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM
- Reading with Nii Ayikwei Parkes. Sunday 21st. 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM
- Reading with Writivism. Sunday 21st. 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM
- Reading with Billy Kahora. Sunday 21st. 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM
- Reading: Efe Paul and Fred Agbogbli. Sat 20th. 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
- Poetry Readings: Mixed Languages. Oswald Okaitei, Novisi Dzitrie, Charlotte Addison, Patron Henekou. Sat 20th. 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
- Reading with Nana Ekua Brew Hammond. Sat 20th 6:20 PM - 7:30 PM
Please see the schedule for the entire programs list.
- 'Writing Sex and Sexualities': An 'Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women' conversation. With Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Ayesha Harruna Attah, Nana Akosua Hanson and Boakyewaa Glover. Sat 20th 5.10 PM - 6.10 PM.
- Audio Books in Perspective. With Ama Dadson, AkooBooks
- 'Revolutionary Character In Non-Revolutionary Times'. With Gbontwi Anyetei
- "'Abandon Your African Languages in favour of World Languages' -- Du Bois". A discussion with Chinweizu
- Literature Across African Borders. With Patron Henekou, Cal Avono, Renaud Dosavi, Chuma Nwokolo. Sat 20th 4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
- Memoirs, Autobiographies, and Biographies. Kwesi Amoak, Mo Issa and Ebenezer Amankwah Sat 20th 10:10 AM - 11:10 PM
- Creative Writing Progams in Ghana. With H L Daniel, Nana Achampong and Billy Kahora. Sat 20th 10:10 - 11.10 AM
- Discussion: Perspectives on the publishing scene in West Africa. Sat 20th 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
- Presentation by WorldReader. With Keziah Agbenyegah. Sat 20th 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
- Presentation and listening session: "Audio Books in Perspective". Ama Dadson (Akoo Books). Sat 20th 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
- Discussion: "Selling Books in the age of the App: Opportunities and Strategies". Sat 20th 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Panel: Discussion on Contemporary Children's Writing and Publishing in Ghana. With Aisha Nelson, Dela Avemaga, Raymond Tuvi, Sarah Odedina. Moderator: Deborah Ahenkorah. Sat 20th 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Panel: Translations and Literature in West Africa. With Cal Avono, Renaud Dossavi. Sat 20th 1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
- Panel: Travel Writing with MarLa Sink Druzgal, Pelu Awofeso, Kofi Akpabli. Sat 20th 1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
- WRITING AND RIOTING: Women's Use of the Pen. Facilitated by Marcelle Mateki Akita, Zaahida Nabagereka and Keren Lasme of Afrikult.
- FICTION: This workshop will be facilitated by Nii Ayikwei Parkes and Dzekashu McViban.
- SHORT FICTION: Facilitated by Billy Kahora and Chuma Nwokolo, this workshop will help writers understand what makes short fiction work.
- POETRY: Facilitators Efe Paul Azino and Nana Asaase will, in this interactive workshop, bring to participants the a deeper understanding of the craft
- "UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE MIND IN WRITING": With down-to-earth and practical guidance from facilitators Mo Issa and Nesta Erskine.
- BLOGGING: Learn how to keep your blog active and grow your readership. Facilitators: Kirsty Osei-Bempong and Esther Naa Dzamah.
- YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Participants will be eligible to have their work published in an anthology in early 2019. Facilitator: Mamle Kabu.