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23 May 2022
19:00

Barfüssergasse 3, Basel

Organizer:
Literaturhaus Basel

Public event

Prix Ahmadou Kourouma: An evening with the awardee Osvalde Lewat

In cooperation with the Salon du Livre, the Centre for African Studies and the Séminaire d'études françaises, University of Basel

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The Ahmadou Kouruma Prize recognizes the fictional work of a French-speaking author of sub-Saharan origin. The Prix Kourouma 2022 is awarded to the Cameroonian filmmaker, photographer and author Osvalde Lewat with her debut novel "Les Aquatiques".

The other shortlisted nominees were:

  • Bessora, « Les Orphelins » J.C Lattès
  • Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, « Les Culs-Reptiles » Gallimard | Continents noirs   
  • Oxmo Puccino, « Les réveilleurs de soleil » J.C Lattès

Moderation: Isabelle Chariatte

Language: French

Tickets: 18.-/13.- Students of French Studies and African Studies have free entrance (please present your student card).


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