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What happened to the “most promising writers” of Africa39? – Part 2

James Murua May 8, 2019 1 Comment Africa39

On April 8, 2014, the Africa39 list was announced as part of celebrations for UNESCO World Book Capital 2014 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. What have…

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Events Malawi South Africa

South Africa’s Shafinaaz Hassim for Malawi

James Murua April 14, 2015 No Comments Africa39Shafinaaz HassimThe Story Club Malawi

Shafinaaz Hassim is a South African author, poet and sociologist. Her works include “Daughters are Diamonds: Honour, Shame & Seclusion- A South African Perspective” (2007)…

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2007 Caine Prize winner Monica Arac de Nyeko feted by university

James Murua December 3, 2014 No Comments Africa39Monica Arac de Nyeko

Uganda’s only Caine Prize winner Monica Arac de Nyeko was yesterday selected by the University of Groningen as its Alumnus of the Year 2014. This…

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Awards

39 Top English Language African Novelists under 40

James Murua May 9, 2014 4 Comments Adaobi Tricia NwaubaniAfrica39

A few days ago, the 39 top writers under 40 in Africa were announced to much aplomb. The list was designed to be a snapshot…

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Top African writers under 40 announced

James Murua April 8, 2014 15 Comments Africa39Binyavanga WainainaElechi AmadiEllah Allfrey

Africa39 a project celebrating the top 39 African writers under the age of 40 has announced its best at the London Book Fair today. The…

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