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African literature

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o — 5 things you should know about one of Africa’s greatest writers

Africa

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o — 5 things you should know about one of Africa’s greatest writers

By Peter Kimani

Lost in the pages — the books that steal my sleep and capture my soul

Maverick Life

Lost in the pages — the books that steal my sleep and capture my soul

By Sarita Ranchod

Six best African sci-fi and fantasy books to read this holiday

Maverick Life

Six best African sci-fi and fantasy books to read this holiday

By The Conversation

Literature showcase — Berlin plays host to a hugely successful African Book Festival

South Africa

Literature showcase — Berlin plays host to a hugely successful African Book Festival

By Karin Schimke

Book review: rewriting the script on patriarchal violence in South Africa

Magazine

Book review: rewriting the script on patriarchal violence in South Africa

By Thoko Sipungu

Zakes Mda on his latest novel, set in Lesotho’s musical gang wars

Magazine

Zakes Mda on his latest novel, set in Lesotho’s musical gang wars

By Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Senegalese novelist’s win is a landmark for African literature

Magazine

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Senegalese novelist’s win is a landmark for African literature

By Caroline D. Laurent

The story of an African children’s book that explains the science of skin colour

Magazine

The story of an African children’s book that explains the science of skin colour

By Nina G. Jablonski

Adichie and Emezi: ignore the noise, pay attention to the conversation

Magazine

Adichie and Emezi: ignore the noise, pay attention to the conversation

By Aretha Phiri

Fire and the sword: African conversations about book conservation are needed to prevent further literary loss

Africa

Fire and the sword: African conversations about book conservation are needed to prevent further literary loss

By Shamil Jeppie

Ingqumbo Yeminyanya – a tale as relevant today as it was 80 years ago

Magazine

Ingqumbo Yeminyanya – a tale as relevant today as it was 80 years ago

By Lusanda Luthuli

The Gods Who Send Us Gifts: An Anthology of African Stories

South Africa

The Gods Who Send Us Gifts: An Anthology of African Stories

By Nkateko Mabasa