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African academics draw up a reading list that speaks to the vibrancy of contemporary as well as older African literature.
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Kenyan writer Troy Onyango launches Lolwe, a new literary magazine
A new literary magazine, Lolwe, founded by Kenyan writer Troy Onyango was launched on the 23rd of January 2020. Onyango has received support from writers on...
Arts, Culture and Sport6 years ago
Will Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Today the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced. For many Africans, year after year, they have held out hope, that an illustrious...
Arts, Culture and Sport6 years ago
Series: African women writers to read in 2019 (II)
How many books by African women writers have you read this year? We are encouraging our readers to use the hashtag #ReadAfricanWomenWriters to bring into focus...
Arts, Culture and Sport6 years ago
Series: African women writers to read in 2019 (I)
How many books by African women writers have you read this year? We are encouraging our readers to use the hashtag #ReadAfricanWomenWriters to bring into focus...

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This is Africa

The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown

Kenyan writer Troy Onyango launches Lolwe, a new literary magazine

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