Reading Literary Crossroads with Toni Kan

LitCross with TK Photo: Goethe-Institut / Toni Kan

Fri, 07.12.2018

5:00 PM

Goethe-Institut Lagos

The last edition of Literary Crossroads in 2018 presents Toni Kan.

Toni Kan holds both a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from the University of Jos and Lagos respectively. He is a writer, editor, PR Executive and teacher. His career trajectory spans journalism, banking, telecoms, publishing and public relations. His writing career began at age 11 after which he received Ben Okri´s debut novel as a birthday present. He is the co-founder of Radi8 Limited a company that is engaged in the provision of PR/Advertising and management services to a wide range of clients. Hailed as the "Mayor of Lagos" he is the author of four critically acclaimed works of fiction and poetry. He is a fellow of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Civitella Ranieri and Yaddo. He is the founder of thisislagos and Lagos is his playground.

This session will be moderated by Dami Ajayi.

The Literary Crossroads series brings together African writers on the continent and from the Diaspora to discuss contemporary trends and themes in Literature.

When: Friday, 7th December 2018 at 5PM.

Where: 4th Floor, City Hall, Goethe-Institut Nigeria, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island

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