Afua Hirsch

Afua Hirsch

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Writer, Journalist, Filmmaker, Wallis Annenberg Chair of Journalism

Afua Hirsch Biography

Afua Hirsch is an award-winning writer, journalist, former barrister, and filmmaker known for her insightful storytelling on culture, identity, and social justice. She currently serves as the Wallis Annenberg Chair of Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and holds honorary doctorates from London's South Bank University and The University of Oxford Brookes. Hirsch presents the BBC flagship documentary series "Africa Rising," and "Enslaved," a 6-part series about the transatlantic slave trade with Samuel L. Jackson, created through her production company, Born in Me Productions.

Hirsch's recent book "Decolonising My Body," published in 2023, blends memoir and narrative non-fiction to explore themes of beauty, rituals, and ancestry as an approach to radical justice. Her writing achievements include the bestselling "Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging" (2018), which won the Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Prize, "Equal To Everything" (2019) about the UK Supreme Court, and "Empire: Look Again" (2021) published by Tate. Additionally, she is the writer and host for the BBC's "African Renaissance" and co-hosts Epix's "Enslaved" alongside Samuel L. Jackson.

Beyond her writing and academic roles, Hirsch is a regular contributor to major publications such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and has written cover stories for both Vogue and TIME. She also co-founded the fashion brand Sika and hosts the podcast series "LEGACY" for Wondery. Her influence and contributions to discussions on culture and identity have been recognized widely, evidenced by her inclusion in the BBC’s Powerlist 2021 and her role as the Advisory Chair of the prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival.

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What topics does Afua Hirsch speak about?

Afua Hirsch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Civil Rights, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Justice, Television & Film, Broadcasting, Education, Social Activism and Belonging.

Where does Afua Hirsch travel from?

Afua Hirsch generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Afua Hirsch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Civil Rights and Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Afua Hirsch for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Afua Hirsch generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Charlene Carruthers, Yoruba Richen and Blair Imani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Afua Hirsch for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

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Afua Hirsch, Author and Journalist

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  • How do I book Afua Hirsch to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Afua Hirsch for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Afua Hirsch, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Afua Hirsch or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Afua Hirsch for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Afua Hirsch, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Afua Hirsch are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Afua Hirsch, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Afua Hirsch speak about?

    Afua Hirsch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Civil Rights, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Justice, Television & Film, Broadcasting, Education, Social Activism and Belonging.
  • Where does Afua Hirsch travel from?

    Afua Hirsch generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Afua Hirsch?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Afua Hirsch for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Afua Hirsch for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Afua Hirsch or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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