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The Caine Prize For African Writing 2019 Winner

ByEditorJuly 29, 2019July 29, 2019

The Caine Prize for African Writing 2019 went to Lesley Nneka Arimar for her short story Skinned. In this dystopian tale, young women are forced to live in the nude until they are married and covered by wife cloth. Arimah’s story is an insightful commentary...

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Highlights From Africa Writes Festival 2019

ByEditorJuly 22, 2019July 23, 2019

In its eighth edition Africa Writes Festival, sponsored by the Royal African Society, continues to be one of the best events celebrating African literature. Hosted at the historic British Library—fans of African storytelling had a chance to mingle with their favorite authors through book...

Interview Reviews

Interview with Angolan Musician Kalaf Epalanga

ByEditorJune 26, 2019June 26, 2019

Kalaf Epalanga is an Angolan musician, writer, and journalist best known as a member of the popular music group Buraka Som Sistema. Buraka Som Sistema, which was founded in Lisbon, introduced Kuduro –a fusion of techno and Angolan dance music- to a worldwide audience....

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Book Review: Toni Kan’s Short Story Collection

ByEditorMay 23, 2019

Reviewed by Lydia Kakwera Levy Nights of the Creaking Bed is a collection of short stories written by Nigerian author, Toni Kan and published by Cassava Republic Press. Kan has an acute eye for detail which he showcases in tightly packed short stories. His...

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Book Review of The Gold Diggers by Sue Nyathi

ByEditorMay 14, 2019

The Gold Diggers by Sue Nyathi is a standout novel that rings alarm bells about migration from Zimbabwe to South Africa. The story follows seven Zimbabweans as they illegally cross into South Africa looking for work or to reunite with their family. One thing...

Events Reviews

In Berlin, African Writers Discuss Migration

ByEditorApril 16, 2019April 16, 2019

The InterKontinental African Book Festival in Berlin brought together some of Africa’s most respected writers to discuss migration. The mood at Babylon Theater was one of excitement and vocalized admiration; after all to have TsiTsi Dangarembga, Ben Okri, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, Namwali Serpell, Musa...

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The Literary Heritage of African American Writers

ByEditorMarch 6, 2019October 19, 2025

This past February, at St Johns Wood Library, we hosted a literary event that honors the contributions of African American Writers. Our notable panelists were, Sarah Ozo-Irabor (Books & Rhymes), Culture Critic & Co-host of iTunes No. 1 Literature Podcast; and Trenita Hodge, a...

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Nick Makoha’s Great Play, The Dark

ByEditorDecember 8, 2018November 17, 2020

Nick Makoha is a Ugandan-British poet and playwright. Recently, he presented his play, The Dark, at the Ovalhouse Theatre in South London. The title of the play is taken from Makoha’s poem of the same name that is featured in his collection Kingdom of...

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Interview With Author Leye Adenle

ByEditorOctober 31, 2018November 17, 2020

Interview With Author Leye Adenle Mr. Leye Adenle is a Nigerian-British author, who has just released a thrilling novel titled: When Trouble Sleeps. Through email correspondence, Mr. Adenle was able to discuss the process of writing and where he draws his inspiration. Below are...

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Review of Leye Adenle’s New Novel

ByEditorOctober 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Among the new literary releases, When Trouble Sleeps by Leye Adenle stands out as a fast-paced and entertaining work of fiction. Set in Lagos, the plot follows Amaka, whose primary concern is protecting young women from rich predatory men in the city. As Amaka...

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