Book Talk - When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors
Race and Resistance Research Hub
Book Talk - When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors by Paula Akpan
Friday 30 May 2025, 1pm - 2pm
New Road Baptist Church, Oxford, OX1 1LQ
Join us as we welcome back pioneering historian and writer, Paula Akpan, for a special presentation of her new book, When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors. Paula will transport you across the African continent, from pre-colonial Nigeria to apartheid South Africa, sharing these powerful women’s stories of triumph, struggle, and lasting legacies. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with these powerful historical figures, ending with an interactive Q&A and post-session signing.
Unfortunately, copies of the book will NOT be available for purchase so please purchase them beforehand if you want it signed.
Biography:
Paula Akpan (she/her) is a Black British historian and writer who gained a distinction in her fully funded MA in Black British History and who has credits in Vogue, Teen Vogue, The Independent, Stylist, VICE, i-D, Bustle, Time Out London and more. This is her much-anticipated debut book.
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