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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...

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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, 2019August 24, 2023

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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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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Contemporary African Art in London

ByEditorOctober 15, 2018January 6, 2019

October is always an exhilarating month for art lovers in London. Exhibitions featuring African artists can be seen at Tate Modern Museum, National Portrait Gallery and the Frieze Art Fair in Regents Park. This year, one of the most exciting events to check out...

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A Summer of African Literature and Culture

ByEditorSeptember 14, 2018September 14, 2018

Although summer is over, the joy of reading doesn’t have to end. Omusana Review looks back at some of the books and events we experienced this year. Since our launch in April, Omusana Review has been examining the work of African writers whose texts...

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On African Education

ByEditorAugust 14, 2018January 12, 2022

Unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing young people in Uganda. Many of them are educated and qualified but they lack job opportunities to earn an income. During a visit to the country in 2017, I had an interesting conversation on how young...