Dear Akwaeke

A Response to Akewake Emezi’s Dear Senthuran

In letters addressed to their friends, to members of their family - both biological and chosen - and to fellow storytellers, Akwaeke Emezi describes the shape of a life lived in overlapping realities. This book is an account of the gruelling work of realignment and remaking necessary to carve out a future for oneself. The result is a Black spirit memoir: a powerful, raw unfolding of identity.

A Vibe Called Tech developed a launch campaign for the UK release of the book that centres on a global community of creatives who champion and celebrate Black literature. Those involved speak to Emezi’s heritage by engaging in unique modes of audio-visual storytelling using vital African-Nigerian-Igbo traditions of sound, dance and performance. In a week-long piece of activity titled 'Dear Akwaeke', these individuals and collectives will respond to different letters from the book, continuing the dialogue that Dear Senthuran begins.

Participating Platforms 
Enam Gbewonyo,
Antonia Odunlami,
AZ Mag,
FEMME Mag,
Rhea Ramjohn,
Rebel Women Lit,
Nokukhanya Ntsaluba