A Night with Paula Akpan: When We Ruled
Description
There are women who ruled vast swathes of the African continent. They led, loved and fought for their kingdoms and people and their impact can still be felt today. However, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have heard their names.
From pre-colonial Nigeria to the rich plains of Rwanda, from the hills of Madagascar to apartheid South Africa, historian Akpan traces the lives of these powerful queens and takes you on a spellbinding, enrapturing and immersive journey that is nothing short of revelatory.
Beautifully researched and filled with fascinating stories of royalty, ancient civilisations, conquest and colonisation, When We Ruled is a gripping new history where women take centre stage.
Paula Akpan (she/her) is a Black British historian and writer who gained a distinction in her fully funded MA in Black British History and who has credits in Vogue, Teen Vogue, The Independent, Stylist, VICE, i-D, Bustle, Time Out London and more. When We Ruled is her much-anticipated debut book.
About When We Ruled
'Poetic and fierce' - Olivette Otele, author of African Europeans
‘A searing, nourishing journey through a history the world needs' - Bettany Hughes, bestselling author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
'Please read it!' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of Normal Women
'An exciting and rich work for anyone who is curious about African history' - Paterson Joseph, author of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho
'A rich, sumptuous and beautifully written tapestry' - Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of Queenie
'A treasure trove' - Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Love in Colour and Honey & Spice
Dates/Times
19:00-21:00 24 Jul 25
Venue
189 Portswood Road
Southampton
SO17 2NF
Southampton
SO17 2NF
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