A Week of Tortoise Tales book got mentioned in Islington Gazette!

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http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/health_2_4371/islington_mother_writes_book_based_on_her_grandma_s_tales_from_nigeria_1_3012873

African Storytelling

I found this very inspiring and decided to share.

http://www.youtube.com/v/Y5PkHq24haA?autohide=1&version=3&attribution_tag=EFpoiguRYaFpBbTMe3GRCA&feature=share&autoplay=1&autohide=1&showinfo=1

Author Profile: Kate Iffy Chukwu

Kate Iffy Chukwu is an author and actress who lives in the United Kingdom. She has enjoyed listening to stories since she was a little girl. Now she enjoys writing stories, storytelling with books, props and whatever else that works. Although she studied Economics, she went on to receive a master’s degree in Creative Writing from the London Metropolitan University.

Along the way, she has been a TV reviewer of African movies, spoken word poet and performed as a Nollywood actress. She also contributes to Ten2teens Magazine. 

  

Her first book A Week of Tortoise Tales was published in 2013.

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Author Profiles coming up soon

Author Profiles, coming up soon. Things you didn't know about them and I'll be starting with myself! Charity begins at home, they say.

ZAFAA AWARDS 2013 TO ADD AFRICAN COLOUR AND SHINE AT LONDON HILTON (EDGWARE RD)

The African Film Festival and Academy Awards (also known as ZAFAA) will be held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Edgware Road, right in the heart of London. The award is a highly regarded and anticipated film event within the African communities and has already become a part of the UK’s annual cultural calendar, usually held at the Troxy. Through ZAFAA Global Awards UK, the African film plans to rebrand its movie industry with the intention of re-launching itself into the international movie market on the same level as other global movie industries.Read more on  Zafaa's website

This year's dress code: African wear.

So there's going to be dashiki, agbada, ankara, kente, lace and other unnamed materials in variety of styles and a surprising array of colours and prints...oh and of course lengths!

Can't wait to see some photos!

Wishing the team at Zafaa 100% success.