A Night In with Shani Akilah

A Night In with Shani Akilah

Join author, screenwriter and co-founder of Nyhah Network, Shani Akilah, to celebrate the publication of her debut richly imagined collection of linked stories, For Such a Time as This.
Gabby and Jonathan cross paths at the wedding of a mutual friend. They both wonder if this could be the start of something, but fate has other ideas.
When Niah tries to call out her employer for their empty words about diversity and inclusion, she comes face to face with racism reaching right to the very top.
Sharna is holding onto her own secret when she sets out for Jamaica to visit her grandfather, on a trip that throws fresh light onto the family history she has always taken for granted.
Experience Shani’s stunning collection in conversation with a special guest, as they bring to life the stories of Black-British Londoners, exploring themes of friendship and romance, community and independence, and navigating their way through the relationships that make them who they are.

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A Night In with Shani Akilah
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  • A Night In With Shani Akilah

    Join author, screenwriter and co-founder of Nyhah Network, Shani Akilah, to celebrate the publication of her debut richly imagined collection of linked stories, For Such a Time as This.

    Gabby and Jonathan cross paths at the wedding of a mutual friend. They both wonder if this could be the star...