Browsing: Sharjah Festival of African Literature

Musical storytelling embodying the melodious spirit of Tanzania, and a performance highlighting ancient African traditions through poetry, music and chants enlivened the stage at the ongoing Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026). Cultural exchanges with Arab and Emirati authors also highlighted literature as a bridge between languages and identities.

Award-winning authors, novelists and acclaimed poets from across Africa will be coming together for the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026) that will be held from 14 to 18 January 2026.