HOPE: THE BOOK LAUNCH

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Legacy Centre of Excellence | Birmingham, EN

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Don’t miss the launch of HOPE by Ngozi Obodefuna – a powerful coming-of-age story of courage, loss & love in Biafra. Hear the author share h
About this Event

Join us on Saturday, the 2nd of May at the Legacy Centre of Excellence in Birmingham for the official launch of HOPE β€” the extraordinary debut novel by Ezinne Ngozi Obodefuna.

From 1 o'clock, hear the author herself read powerful excerpts from this unforgettable story of courage, loss, and love set against the Biafran War.

Expect a moving celebration of resilience, memory, and the unbreakable human spirit β€” with special readings, reflections, and a tribute to all those whose stories this book carries.

Doors open at 12:30. Free parking available. All ages welcome.

This is more than a book launch. It is a moment of remembrance, healing, and hope.

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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Welcome & Opening

Info: MC opens the event
Land acknowledgement and brief prayer of remembrance (Ozoemena)
Welcome remarks from Rainmethods Group (publisher)


πŸ•‘: 01:10 PM - 01:20 PM
Introducing HOPE

Info: Foreword highlights by Nze Ed Emeka Keazor


πŸ•‘: 01:20 PM - 01:45 PM
Author Reading & Reflection

Info: Ezinne Ngozi Obodefuna and others read powerful excerpts from the book


πŸ•‘: 01:45 PM - 02:05 PM
In Conversation

Info: Intimate interview between the author and Deidre Lande LaBassiere, Chair of the Legacy Centre of Excellence
Themes of resilience, family, and the silence that followed the war


πŸ•‘: 02:05 PM - 02:25 PM
Audience Q&A

Info: Live questions from the floor (plus pre-submitted online questions)


πŸ•‘: 02:40 PM - 03:05 PM
Book Launch, Signing & Photo Opportunity

Info: Author signs copies of HOPE (paperback & hardback).
Hope is officially launched.


πŸ•‘: 03:05 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing & Networking

Info: Author’s final words
Group photos
Light refreshments and networking

Event ends promptly at 3:30 PM. Books available for purchase on site.


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Legacy Centre of Excellence, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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