An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham
About this Event
Join us for an insightful evening as we welcome Ola Labib to discuss her coming of age memoir, How Not to Lead a Double Life.
About the book
Growing up as the only Black, hijab-wearing girl in a white seaside town, with strict African Muslim parents, I was stuck between a world I didn't feel part of and one I wasn't allowed to fully embrace. I was raised to follow the rules, be the good daughter, be a top-achieving pharmacist and finally marry an eligible bachelor. But life had other plans - like falling for a rapper, sneaking into stand-up comedy, and finding myself on stage at the O2. This is the story of how I found my voice, learned to live for myself, and discover that even when love and tradition clash, there's still room to laugh, grow, and belong.'
About Ola
Ola Labib is a Sudanese comedian. Born in Portsmouth, she became a pharmacist after failing to get into medical school, and spent more than seven years working in the NHS.
Ola will be in conversation followed by and audience Q&A and signing.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 5.00 to GBP 26.00
