Ake Festival 2022 | PANEL DISCUSSION | NEW APPROACHES TO PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION IN AFRICA

The internet and technology have disrupted the publishing industry, forcing stakeholders in the literary value chain to reevaluate their business models. However, the core challenge remains the same, how to link authors and their work with the readers. The solutions in Africa require an Afrocentric lens. While the reading culture in most of our countries leaves much to be desired, our creative output remains strong. This panel will discuss their experiences in this sector, identify challenges and highlight interesting new developments and initiatives that are tackling the problems of access for Africa’s people.
Angela Wachuka
Hadiza El-Rufai
Ama Dadson
Adedotun Eyinade