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African Book Festival

Since its first edition in 2018, the African Book Festival has been gathering the crème de la crème of African and Afrodiasporic writing in the German Capital.

Every year the programme is curated by a different literary icon.

05/06/2026

The Beginning of our interview with .mhlongo the author of many books including “For you I’d Steal a Goat” 🐐📚 stay tuned for more🫶🏽

02/06/2026

The talented .mvangi sharing her poem about sibling hood 🌻 on the panel “Beyond the Messages” a conversation on poetry as resistance and solidarity at 📚

01/06/2026

Third Fit Check ❤️‍🔥

Honestly, we could have stopped every single person this time, because the level of style was absolutely through the roof.

The African Book Festival is a reminder that literature has never existed in a vacuum. It lives through people, culture, creativity, representation, community, and self-expression. The stories are on the pages, but they’re also in the way we show up, connect, celebrate, and see ourselves reflected in one another.

Day 3 was proof that books and culture don’t just belong together, they’ve always been intertwined.

01/06/2026

The message couldn’t be clearer! Everyone should read more books by African authors📚 refuses to decide between all the great authors there are. If you are still searching for books by African authors and don’t know where to start, have a look at the ABF program, you will find many excellent books for your journey 🌞

31/05/2026

Reading a piece of “new carthaginians” by .makoha in case you missed the Panel, tonight at 6pm is the poetry special where you can hear more from Nick, .mvangi and at

30/05/2026

The First Day of the African Book Festival 2026 was a blast!❤️‍🔥📚🌞💐
So many beautiful people joining together in their shared love of literature and Community🫶🏽
Follow along for more content of this years festival and join us for the following days at

14/04/2026

Get ready for this year’s lineup at the ✨

We’re excited to welcome Amat Levin — a journalist, author and podcaster whose work shines a light on overlooked stories from Africa and the African diaspora 🌍📚

Through his book "Black History" and his podcast and , he challenges Eurocentric narratives and brings untold histories to the forefront.

Swipe to read more in German and English 👉

05/03/2026

Are you a poet ready to share your voice on an international stage?
Perform at our Poetry Night in Berlin, May 29–31, 2026.
Connect with fellow poets, readers, and writers from across the globe.
Apply now and let your words be heard.

Deadline for the application is 15th March 2026.

Please send your application (no longer than 1 page) to [email protected] and let us know more about you.

To know more about the festival, please visit https://africanbookfestival.de

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04/03/2026

Bits and Pieces – A stage for fragments

Texts, sounds, ideas, sketches – whether polished, raw or just a loose thought. At Bits & Pieces, we put everything together, listen, spin further and let something new emerge.
No pressure, no competition – just a space where fragments can shine.
Join in if you have a piece. Or come by to let yourself drift.

Deadline for the application is 15th March 2026.

Please send your application (no longer than 1 page) to [email protected] and let us know more about you.

To know more about the festival, please visit https://africanbookfestival.de

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02/03/2026

PITCH A FRIEND – Literary Ideas to Change the World

Do you have a bold literary idea that deserves the spotlight?
Pitch it live, inspire change, and connect with a curious, global audience.
Join us in Berlin, May 29–31, 2026, and share the idea that could move minds.
Apply now and pitch a friend.

Deadline for the application is 15th March 2026.

Please send your application (no longer than 1 page) to [email protected] and let us know more about you.

To know more about the festival, please visit https://africanbookfestival.de

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