Top 10 Contemporary Female African Poets You Should Know
The population of the world is over seven billion. However, only about two percent of the books published in the world are by African authors.…
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10 Must-Read African Biography Books
Why do we read biographies? Or better yet, why do people publish their own stories for the public? This is because stories of remarkable people…
AFRONISTA OF THE WEEK: The Personal Secret Of Chimamanda Adichie
Our Afronista of the week is Chimamanda Adichie, an author who has touched thousands through her epic literary works. Her books have awakened interest in…
11 Must-Read Personal Development Books By African Or Black Authors
Writing is one of the multi-billion-dollar industries in the world. The writing industry has created a space for many talented authors to showcase their work. Besides…
10 African Stories Every Black Parent Should Tell Their Children
Africa is a great continent with diverse cultures and traditions. These cultures are often passed down to generations through stories. Children sit around their parents…
Meet The 23-Year-Old Nigerian Creating The Largest Collection Of Children African Stories In Indigenous Languages
Storytelling is an important part of African tradition. It is the medium through which various cultures are handed down from one generation to another. At…
Two Black Writers Make History At British Book Awards
When you hear racial inequality against Blacks, which sector comes to mind? Politics? Economy? Unfortunately, Blacks witness racial inequality in every aspect—and writing is…
Nigerian Author Chigozie Obioma Wins Top German Literary Award
There is a popular quote that if you stick around the barbershop long enough you will get a haircut. Nigerian author, Chigozie Obioma’s first book…
The First Black Woman To Win Man Booker Prize Talks About The Challenges Of A Black Author
African countries are classified as third world countries. However, history is punctuated by Africans that shatter one record or another. In the literary world, Bernardine…
Resoketswe Manenzhe Wins 2019 Writivism Short Story Competition
Resoketswe Manenzhe, is a Chemical Engineering Ph.D. student at the University of Cape Town (UCT). She began writing in 2015. Her writings began to appear in…
