Thankful to make it back a few hours before my birthday.
A blur of a 48-hour visit to Dubai—I got to perform in one of the most stunning venues of my life where a stage emerged on this edge of the sand of Nessnass Beach in Jumeirah, kissing the Arabian Gulf, beneath the brightest night sky.
Heartfelt thank you to the Emirates Literature Foundation , U.S. Mission to the UAE, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, & everyone who made this visit possible. I’m honored by your continued belief in me & support of my work. I hope to see you again in 2026.
Love, admiration, and respect to Lemn Sissay & Afra Atiq for your words and your hearts. I like this ritual of us meeting up at lit events across the globe. Let’s do it again soon.
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