BlackFest 2026 Presents: Awakened ft. Kelechi Okafor

Promotional graphic for BlackFest 2026 featuring the title “AWAKENED” in large yellow lettering on a black background. Beneath the title, smaller text reads “FT KELECHI OKAFOR.” On the right, a studio portrait shows a person wearing a bright yellow jacket against a red background. Additional text includes “Literature • Liverpool” at the top, “BLACKFEST / 2026” in the lower left corner, and the slogan “Rooted in Liverpool • Reaching Outward” across the top. The design uses bold black, yellow and red colours to promote a literature event as part of the festival programme.

Join BlackFest 2026 for Awakened featuring Kelechi Okafor at Palm House, Liverpool. This special evening forms part of the BlackFest festival programme celebrating Black voices, creativity, culture and community.

Event Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Location: Palm House, Liverpool

Categories: 2026 | Arts & Culture | Festivals & Events | In Conversations & Talks

Contact Details: BlackFest

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