After the inaugural event in New York City, I am also really excited to welcome you to the second event of this year’s 05Fest - Anonyms - Anonyms is a deep exploration into etymology. In parts of West Africa it is believed children grow to embody their names; that a child named Peace will grow up to radiate serenity. Other West Africans think this is rubbish. But how do we come to be named? What then do we inherit? Do names change us? Who cares? And why? Anonyms is a rich, funny, insightful and poignant guided conversation on what we are called, and the stories they birth. The guests will generate questions for each other, and be given time to write and share their creative answers!

Audience members are invited to participate; to come with the story and meaning behind their names.

The lineup includes: Rabiah Hussain, Gabriel Akamo, Lily Loveless, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Bridget Minamore, Derek Owusu, Leone Ross, Jack Prideaux, Fathima Zahra and I’ll be hosting.

DOORS / 7:45pm / TIX / £5 - £18
Date / Wed 27 / Book from here.
Venue / Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

See below for the full 05Fest events. All details here.