Afrofuturism: Re-Imagining the Future of Africa with Nnedi Okorafor

by Africa Business Club

Event (External Speaker)

Thu, May 10, 2018

5:15 PM – 6:15 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Add to Calendar

KGH, 2270 - White Auditorium

Global Hub - 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

View Map

Registration

Register

Details

The Black Panther movie brought the conversation of Afrofuturism to the global stage. The Africa Business Club (ABC) and the Buffett Institute for Global Studies are bringing this conversation to Kellogg. Join us for a discussion with award-winning novelist and Black Panther comics writer Dr. Nnedi Okorafor to discuss the roots of Afrofuturism, her inspiration for telling stories that re-imagines the future of Africa, and how we can learn to tell stories that change narratives in our communities.

The conversation will be moderated by Northwestern English professor Chris Abani. Professor Abani, a celebrated novelist himself.

Where

KGH, 2270 - White Auditorium

Global Hub - 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Speakers

Nnedi Okorafor's profile photo

Nnedi Okorafor

Dr. Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction and a prominent Marvel comic books writer. Her latest works include her novel The Book of Phoenix, her Binti Trilogy and her children’s book Chicken in the Kitchen. Dr. Okorafor's novel, Who Fears Death, will be turned into a television series on HBO with Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin as executive producer.



HER BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE EVENT.


Sponsors

Sponsor's Logo Sponsor's Logo

Hosted By

Africa Business Club | Website | View More Events

Ehis Akhetuamhen

Contact the organizers