IN CONVERSATION - Paula Akpan & Megha Mohan at Kirkdale Bookshop

Kirkdale Bookshop
272 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4RS (view map)

Thursday 30th April 2026 at 7:30 PM

IN CONVERSATION - Paula Akpan & Megha Mohan at Kirkdale Bookshop

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On Thursday 30th April, to celebrate the paperback release of When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors, we welcome its author, historian Paula Akpan to the shop for a conversation with writer and reporter Megha Mohan at 7:30pm!

‘A rich, sumptuous and beautifully written tapestry’ – Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of Queenie

There are women who ruled vast swathes of the African continent. They led, loved and fought for their kingdoms and people and their impact can still be felt today. Beyond the lands they called home however, so few of us have heard their names.

From pre-colonial Nigeria to the rich plains of Rwanda, from the hills of Madagascar to apartheid South Africa, Akpan offers a deeply rich insight into the lives of these powerful queens and takes you on a spellbinding, enrapturing and immersive journey that is nothing short of revelatory.

When We Ruled is filled with fascinating stories of royalty, ancient civilisations, conquest and colonisation. It is a gripping new history, where women take the centre stage.

To join Paula in conversation, we welcome writer and reporter Megha Mohan, whose newly published Herlands: Lessons From Societies Where Women Make the Rules provides us with a valuable further insight into the many roles women in power have played throughout history - introducing us to fascinating and diverse groups of women. From the controversial feminist online trolls of South Korea, to older women co-housing in Paris and North London, and the Rain Queens of South Africa, a truly global look at women's community.

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This event is part of a series of events over the next few months to celebrate the shop's 60th Birthday, having opened our doors in 1966! We look forward to welcoming you!

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KIRKDALE 60
This event is part of a series of events over the next few months to celebrate the shop's 60th Birthday, having opened our doors in 1966! We look forward to welcoming you!

Tickets £7 (+ a small booking fee)
Ticket includes admission and refreshment upon arrival.