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New Collection of Plays Shines Light on African Women Playwright
There are many literary projects making a difference in the way we read and talk about African literature. One of such projects is the forthcoming collection of plays titled Contemporary Plays by...
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Bringing Achebe’s Masterpiece to Life | Highlights from the 60th Anniversary...
60 years on from the first publication of Things Fall Apart, I was excited to be in Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre to pay homage to Chinua Achebe and to enjoy a performance of his...
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To Betray the Nation, They Betrayed You First | Mukoma Wa Ngugi
(for Winnie Mandela) Because you were born Winnie Madikizela but died Winnie Mandela and you knew your real DOB was 1912 when the ANC was born Because you knew the steel in your bones did not come...
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A Few Words for African Nationalists | Faith Adiele
This past summer I came home shell-shocked, unable to write. One of the most exciting moments in my career – being recognized at a fancy event in Europe focused on Nigeria – had also been one of the...
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This Essay Collection is a South Africa-Inspired Feminist Anthem for All Women
In the era of #metoo and #timesup, we are, more than ever before, in need of writing that deepens our understanding of feminism and the female experience. Women writers are stepping up to the task,...
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What Do You Say When You’re Leaving? | Sochi Azuh | Poetry
You liked the tease of an open door drawing you in To the rumour of something less complicated than a guess And more simple than a flower’s arithmetic poise. You gave in to the surprise of bustling...
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Opportunity for Writers | Gyara Journal is Accepting Submissions
There is a new journal in town! Gyara is a Ghana-based platform focused on showcasing new writing. The theme of the debut issue is “change.” The editors are asking writers to send in “non-fiction,...
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Rwanda’s Huza Press Set to Publish Hybrid Books Combining Words, Art, and Sound
Big shout out to Africa-based presses creating opportunities for writers. Huza Press recently announced the list of writers and artists selected to participate in their exciting new collaborative...
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Imraan Coovadia’s New Novel Is About a Time-traveling Spy Agent
South Africa’s Imraan Coovadia has answered all our prayers for new, exciting African fiction. His latest offering blends spy fiction and sci-fi! The book is titled A Spy in Time and tells the story...
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The Magic of Things Fall Apart
Sometime in April, I received an email from the BBC Culture’s editor to nominate five stories that I believed had “the most impact on shaping ideas and changing minds through history.” The same...
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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives Playing in London | Rehearsal Photos...
Londoners are in luck! The stage adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is set for a 2-week run at the Arcola Theatre in London from June 7 to June 21. Femi Elufowoju jr....
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There’s a New Publisher in Town! | Indigo Press Promises Bold Ideas and...
Going into the business of publishing literary works is not for the faint of heart. In a publishing industry that gravitates towards bestselling thrillers and celebrity authors, things like literary...
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20 Budding Nigerian Writers Make it to Next Stage of The GTBank Dusty...
After spending several weeks poring over more than 1000 stories submitted for the Dusty Manuscript Contest, the judges of the competition have selected their top 20 entries. The selected entries are:...
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Writivism: Complaint About Public Slander by Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire | Novuyo...
Last week, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, author of House of Bones, lodged a formal complaint with the Writivism Board of Trustees, in which she accused Mr. Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire of making slanderous comments...
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Psalm 151 | Theresa Lola | Poetry
Theresa Lola is a poet of considerable achievement. A few months ago, she became a joint winner of the 2018 Brunel International African Poetry Prize. Her writing seeks out intimate spaces where pain...
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Brittle Paper Partners With Okada Books on New Imprint Promising Delightful...
Okada Books and Brittle Paper are joining forces to bring fans of African storytelling a delightful reading experience. We are happy to announce a Brittle Paper imprint published exclusively on Okada...
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Abuja-based School Presents Stage Adaptation of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart
On 6 June, 2018 Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) Academy in Abuja staged an adaptation of Things Fall Apart. Literature teacher and writer Jennifer Emelife wrote and directed the play. The...
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#AfricaWrites2018 | Hello Londoners, No Excuse for Being Lonely This weekend
Hello Londoners, no excuse for being lonely this weekend—June 29 to July 1. Get your book totes and comfortable shoes ready because London is about to host its annual African literary extravaganza...
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These Photoshopped Photos of Jimmy Fallon and Children of Blood and Bones Are...
Yes, you are seeing double. Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show is not really striking poses with Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone. Someone had way too much time on their hands and got a bit too...
View ArticleNnedi Okorafor And Marvel Comics Team Up For Yet Another Black Panther Spinoff
Marvel is expanding its Wankada storyline by adding on yet another spin off. Titled Shuri, the spinoff revolves around T’Challa’s tech-savvy sister. Best part? Nnedia Okorafor is writing it! Wakanda is...
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