Ba re e ne re Literature Festival Day 2 was held at Maseru Preparatory School. Acting as MC for the day was the incredible Molebz Rampou. The day was kicked off with a story reading by Reatile Mohapeloa. This was followed by some energy filled performances by the students are the National University of Lesotho … Continue reading Ba re e ne re Lit Fest Day 2 (photos)
Ba re e ne re Lit Fest Day 1 (photos)
In spite of concerns about the political environment we carefully evaluated the risks and decided to go forward with the festival. The festival was opened with a musical performance by Ceci. Then introductory remarks were given by Lineo Segoete, the Festival Director. Lineo was followed by 'Mantsane Rantekoa, who spoke beautifully about her daughter Liepollo … Continue reading Ba re e ne re Lit Fest Day 1 (photos)
Zakes Mda to Skype with Ba re e ne re
Ba re e ne re is thrilled to announce that esteemed author Zakes Mda will also take part in the festival activities via skype on 6th September. Professor Mda is a celebrated South African novelist, poet and playwright. He has won major South African and British literary awards for his novels and plays. He is … Continue reading Zakes Mda to Skype with Ba re e ne re
Partnering with Chimurenga
We are extremely excited that our friends at Chimurenga Magazine will be joining us at the Ba re e ne re Literature Festival. Chimurenga is a pan African publication of culture, art and politics based in Cape Town. Founded by Editor Ntone Edjabe in 2002, it provides an innovative platform for free ideas and political … Continue reading Partnering with Chimurenga
Dedicated to Liepollo
The 2014 Ba re e ne re Literature Festival is dedicated to Liepollo Rantekoa. It was Liepollo who first launched Ba re e ne re in 2011 as a literary arts organisation to promote Basotho storytelling and the cultures of reading and writing in Lesotho. After Liepollo's tragic passing in 2012, we, her friends and … Continue reading Dedicated to Liepollo
Keamogetsi Molapong from Namibia to attend Ba re e ne re
Ba re e ne re Literature Festival would like to warmly welcome Keamogetsi Molapong from Namibia as a guest to our festival this September 5-7. Keamogetsi has been writing poetry since 1990, and was instrumental in establishing the Windhoek-based poetry groups Ama Poets and Kitso Poets. He has produced and contributed to numerous poetry collections … Continue reading Keamogetsi Molapong from Namibia to attend Ba re e ne re
Yewande Omotoso announced as Ba re e ne re guest
We are extremely fortunate to be hosting writer Yewande Omotoso at the Ba re e ne re Literature Festival! Yewande was born in Barbados in 1980 and grew up in Nigeria with her Barbadian mother, Nigerian father and two older brothers. The family moved to South Africa in 1992. Her debut novel Bom Boy won … Continue reading Yewande Omotoso announced as Ba re e ne re guest
Niq Mhlongo to give keynote address at Ba re e ne re
We're proud to announce that South African author Niq Mhlongo will give our keynote address this year at the Ba re e ne re Literature Festival reception. On September 5th at Alliance Française de Maseru, he'll be speaking about supporting a new generation of readers and writers. Accept our event invite here:https://www.facebook.com/events/1443778395902976/ Full programme and … Continue reading Niq Mhlongo to give keynote address at Ba re e ne re
Ba re e ne re Poetry Night + Open Mic
When: September 6, 2014 at 7:30pm Where: Lehakoe Cultural Hut Join us at the Lehakoe Cultural Hut on the evening of Saturday, September 6 for poetry performances and live music. There will also be an open mic session, all styles welcome. Join the event on Facebook!
