international literature festival berlin · 2001 · event record
In this event record, Véronique Tadjo is featured as a participant in the inaugural International Literature Festival Berlin held in 2001. As a distinguished Ivorian poet and novelist, Tadjo joined over 100 global authors in this debut edition to foster international literary dialogue. The festival’s official archive preserves her profile, highlighting her academic background at the University of Abidjan and the Sorbonne. It also showcases her acclaimed works, including The Shadow of Imana, a poignant reflection on the Rwandan genocide. Her participation underscored the festival’s mission to amplify diverse African voices while exploring the intersections of fiction, memory, and historical trauma.