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Call for Participation: Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra 2024


Pa Gya! A Literary Festival, Ghana’s premier celebration of literary arts, returns for another immersive three-day journey into the world of stories, creativity, and cultural exchange. This dynamic festival brings together book readings, launches, engaging talks, captivating performances, theatre showcases, exhibitions, a vibrant book market, and much more.



Over the years, Pa Gya! has fostered meaningful collaborations with writers, publishers, academics, artists, and cultural institutions from across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and North America. Its rich tapestry of events and participants highlights the festival’s mission to be a hub of literary and artistic innovation.


Submit Your Proposals


Pa Gya! invites creative minds—organizations, groups, or individuals—to contribute to the 2024 edition by submitting event proposals. Whether it’s an idea for a book reading, performance, workshop, or any literary or cultural initiative, the festival welcomes innovative concepts that explore collaboration and spotlight the power of the written and spoken word.


Key Details for Submissions



  • Deadline: Proposals will be accepted from Friday, May 31, 2024, to Friday, July 19, 2024.

  • How to Submit: Email your proposal to pagyafestival@gmail.com with the subject line: PROPOSAL FOR PAGYA 2024.

  • Scope: Proposals should focus on literary output—writing, books, performance—or related activities such as workshops, book clubs, and publishing projects.


The festival is also inviting booksellers, publishers, and literary organizations to take stands and showcase their works during the event.


Contact Information


For proposals, collaborations, or general inquiries, please reach out via:



Stay Connected


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Join us in making Pa Gya! 2024 a vibrant celebration of literary brilliance!

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