Meet the Writers: José Eduardo Agualusa & Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

Two leading voices in African literature come together for a remarkable conversation. At the heart of the discussion lies an intriguing question: what would Africa have looked like without colonisation? This is the starting point of Agualusa’s latest novel, Mestre dos Batuques.

Agualusa, an Angolan-Portuguese writer known for his imaginative and historical storytelling, explores alternative perspectives on Africa’s past and present in his work. The The Senegalese Sarr, an award-winning author and incisive thinker, brings his own literary and philosophical outlook and engages in a dialogue on identity, history and the power of fiction.

Together, they open up a space for reflection and imagination, where literature becomes a means of envisioning other possible worlds. An inspiring encounter for anyone interested in stories that push boundaries and reconsider history.

Moderator: Catherine Vuylsteke