The African Book Fair by Soma Nami Books is an annual book fair and festival hosted by Soma Nami Books, a leading Pan-African cultural and literary hub. Recognized as Kenya’s largest platform dedicated to African books, the fair has become a key highlight on the country’s literary calendar. Now in its third year, it continues to consistently draw thousands of attendees from across the continent and beyond.

The African Book Fair is dedicated to celebrating African literary art and amplifying the voices of African writers by providing a platform for visibility and meaningful engagement with readers. It also seeks to revitalize Kenya’s reading culture.

The fair features a dynamic lineup of activities, including a showcase of books from across the African continent, author discussions, book sales, thought-provoking panels, storytelling sessions, exhibitions, interactive reader engagements, poetry performances, and music.