Book Salon: Funmi Fetto in conversation with Kenya Hunt
- Monday 19th May
- 6:30pm - 8pm
- Charlotte Street Hotel
- Tickets are £20 per person including a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink
- Tickets are £55 per person for the book salon and a two course dinner with a glass of wine in Oscar Restaurant before or after the talk
Hear from bestselling author and British Vogue journalist Funmi Fetto in conversation with Kenya Hunt, Writer and Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Magazine at Charlotte Street Hotel.
Funmi will be discussing her new book Hail Mary which tells the stories of nine contemporary Nigerian women discovering what it means to confront societal, cultural and religious ideas that have held them hostage for too long. Passionate raw and full of heart, this unforgettable collection brings to life the rich diversity of Nigerian women’s experience.
Look forward to an insightful talk followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
Enjoy a two-course dinner and a glass of wine before or after the event by adding a reservation at Oscar Restaurant to your ticket purchase.
Copies of Hail Mary will be available to purchase from BookBar at the event.
Praise for Hail Mary by Funmi Fetto:
'Breathtaking. It packs such an emotional punch' - Jessica George
'Gripping... Witty and candid' - Vanessa Walters
'Immersive, captivating and sharply written' - Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Funmi Fetto is a journalist and editor, currently working as Style Editor at British Vogue. She has worked and written for numerous publications including Vanity Fair, Sunday Times Style, FT, The Telegraph and Tatler, and is the author of the bestselling book Palette: The Beauty Bible for Women of Colour.
Kenya Hunt is the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK. Her career spans working for some of the world's most influential women’s titles including Grazia and ELLE. She advocates for greater diversity within the fashion industry by providing a supportive network for some of many talented aspiring designers, journalists and image makers of colour.