The late 2000s to late 2010s were an era of vibrant publications, literary prizes, and the emergence of incredible literary talents. All that has been replaced with a loss of community and dwindling literary spaces.
‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a stirring and masterfully delivered bildungsroman that follows a young Nigerian woman as she tries to make sense of her new life and what exactly she wants from it.
The great Kenyan author left behind one of the most iconic legacies in world literature. OkayAfrica explores why he’s an enduring man of letters and speaks to writers he influenced.
Kenya’s Muthoni Muiruri on co-founding Soma Nami, Nairobi’s only female-owned Pan-African bookstore, and creating space for African literature to thrive.
All four of the Nigerian author’s novels have now been on the longlist for the prestigious literary fiction prize.
Brittle Paper has unveiled their yearly celebration of the best African storytelling: 100 books that made an impact across genres and countries.
Fans are buzzing and marking their calendars as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie announces Dream Count, her first novel in over a decade.
Representations of Africa in literature can strongly differ based on where the author is coming from, but the need to use the form to speak to the range of experiences remains.
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In his striking debut novel, Uchenna Awoke explores the existing state of caste systems in modern Nigeria.
One of Africa's rising literary stars has created a valuable addition to African queer literature — Blessings.
Founded by British Ghanaian Sylvia Arthur, The Library of Africa and The African Diaspora describes itself as a “knowledge-producing institution for the study, preservation, and dissemination of African and Diaspora literature.”
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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