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Five kickass African novels that need to be made into movies

James Murua September 20, 2016 6 Comments Abubakar Adam Ibrahim Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Azotus The Kingdom Beasts of No Nation Chimamanda Adichie Cynthia Jele Dust Half of a yellow sun Happiness is a four letter word I do Not Come to You By Chance Season of Crimson Blossoms Shadreck Chikoti The Women Next Door Uzodinma Iweala Yewande Omotoso Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor

We need to see these five kickass African novels beloved by many become movies we can all watch at the movies. Those who attended the…

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Happiness is a Four Letter Word novel for film debut

James Murua December 11, 2015 1 Comment Cynthia Jele Happiness is a four letter word

Happiness is a Four Letter Word is the debut novel of South African novelist Cynthia Jele. The book came out in 2010 and won a…

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Five things I learnt from “Happiness is a four letter word”

James Murua May 22, 2012 3 Comments Angela Makholwa Cynthia Jele Happiness is a four letter word The 30th Candle

After the terrifying experience I had to go through in Seychelles I had to be sure about these South African writers. Can they all write…

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