THE ZULUS OF NEW YORK

The Zulus of New York

ZAKES MDA (Writer, Poet and Painter) reads from his new novel The Zulus of New York (2019) with TINASHE MUSHAKAVANHU (Writer-Scholar and 1-54 FORUM Programme Curator) as respondent. The novel, based on historical events in the 1880s, follows Mpiyezintombi, a Zulu, as he is taken to England and later America as a performer.

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This event is a part of FORUM, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair's Programme of talks, performances and screenings. Entry to the talks is free for all the ticket holders of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. Further information on how to purchase tickets for the fair here