Sudanese American poet Safia Elhillo, author of Bright Red Fruit, is participating in Nile Nights: Eid Edition, a special fundraiser for families affected by the war in Sudan, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C.

Elhillo will be reading a selection of her work alongside fellow poet Bayadir. The poetry readings are complemented by an incredible lineup of performances by G-Salih, Nadine El Roubi, Sinkane, and Sami Elmaghrabi. Elhillo has shared that she is “thrilled to share the stage with these beloved artists and siblings” to for “this very special night of sudanese brilliance!!!”

This event is a part of Nile Nights, an organization dedicated to creating cultural experiences for the Sudanese and East African diaspora with all proceeds going toward supporting organizations that provide aid to those affected by the war in Sudan.

Elhillo has been active in raising awareness about this devastating war. This event is part of an ongoing effort to educate and fundraise for Sudan. In sharing this event on her Instagram, Elhillo writes “please gather with us in rejecting the idea of a “forgotten war”, a forgotten people, two years into this devastation that has marked all our lives forever.”

Buy tickets to the event here! If you are unable to make it but would still like to donate, you can do so here.