Nick Makoha at AWE: 20 March 2008
Nick Makoha, author of The Lost Collection of an Invisible Man, will appear at the African Writers’ Evening this Thursday 20 March 2008. Details below: Under the banner of Old Faces, New Work, Nick will be reading exclusive new material from his forthcoming debut poetry book, which builds on the success of his acclaimed chapbook The Lost Collection of an Invisible Man. Nii will introduce Nick Makoha and host the first half and Nick will introduce Nii, who will be reading from his debut novel,…
Words of Colour – interview with Nick Makoha
Nick Makoha took a professional detour from being a biochemist to become a writer, educationalist and charismatic performance poet. With experience of performing in different countries, he explains why engaging young people’s creativity is at the heart of his vocation. March/April 2008 Nick Makoha Writing is not what I do, it is who I am. It has taken my full life experience to understand that. Poetry is often falsely viewed as the province of privileged folk and as a pursuit for the extremely gifted. But…
