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Eight books by African authors that have been translated in 2019.

We give you eight books by African authors that have been translated into several languages in 2019. Translation is a very important aspect of writing…

Awards Poetry South Africa

Koleka Putuma is Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2018 winner.

James Murua June 1, 2019 1 Comment Bernardine Evaristo Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2018 Koleka Putuma

Koleka Putuma is the winner of the Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2018 for her collection Collective Amnesia in an announcement made on May…

Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2019 finalists

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Dami Ajayi, Nick Makoha, Koleka Putuma are Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2018 finalists.

James Murua May 25, 2019 2 Comments Dami Ajayi Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2018 Koleka Putuma Nick Makoha

Dami Ajayi, Nick Makoha, and Koleka Putuma are the finalists of the Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry 2018 announced on May 24, 2019. The…

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Translations: Ayesha Harruna Attah, Koleka Putuma, Akwaeke Emezi.

James Murua February 22, 2019 No Comments Akwaeke Emezi Ayesha Harruna Attah Collective Amnesia Freshwater Koleka Putuma The Hundred Wells of Salaga

Translations for work by Ayesha Harruna Attah, Koleka Putuma, and Akwaeke Emezi are either here or in the works. Translations are an important part of…

Poetry South Africa Translation

Koleka Putuma poetry collection “Collective Amnesia” now in Spanish.

James Murua November 19, 2018 2 Comments Collective Amnesia Koleka Putuma

Koleka Putuma debut poetry collection Collective Amnesia is now available in Spanish. It was translated by Arrate Hidalgo & Lawrence Schimel and published by Flores…

Poetry South Africa

Wally Mongane Serote is South African Poet Laureate.

James Murua November 7, 2018 No Comments Abantu Book Festival Koleka Putuma South African Literary Awards South African Literary Awards 2018 Wally Mongane Serote

Wally Mongane Serote has been announced as the new South African Poet Laureate taking over a role that was previously filled by the late Keorapetse…

Efe Paul Azino, Titilope Sonuga, and Koleka Putuma

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Koleka Putuma, Efe Paul Azino, Titilope Sonuga bank on their poetry.

James Murua May 28, 2018 No Comments Efe Paul Azino Koleka Putuma Titilope Sonuga

Poets Koleka Putuma, Efe Paul Azino, and Titilope Sonuga have cashed in on their poetry talents with bank communication appearances. We are always happen when…

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OkayAfrica picks its top women in African literature 2018

James Murua March 6, 2018 1 Comment Ainehi Edoro-Glines Koleka Putuma Leila Aboulela Malebo Sephodi Marie NDiaye Nnedi Okorafor Okay Africa Taiye Selasi Upile Chisala Yrsa Daley-Ward

OkayAfrica has picked its top women for 2018 in a variety of fields. The women who made the list in African literature are Leila Aboulela,…

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Awards South Africa

Koleka Putuma wins at Mbokodo Awards 2017

James Murua December 14, 2017 1 Comment Koleka Putuma Mbokodo Awards Mbokodo Awards 2017

Koleka Putuma was recognised as a Rising Star at the South African Mbokodo Awards 2017. On the 9th of August 1956, over 20 000 women…

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Lagos International Poetry Festival 2017 for November #lipfest2017

James Murua October 15, 2017 No Comments Chibuihe Obi Chris Abani Chris Ogunlowo Dami Ajayi Dike Chukwumerije Efe Paul Azino Isabella Akinseye Katie Bonna Kechi Nomu Kola Tubosun Koleka Putuma Lagos International Poetry Festival Lagos International Poetry Festival 2017 Melizarani Selva Ndukwe Onuoha Obari Gomba Okechukwu Ofili Remi Raji RezthaPoet Richard Ali Romeo Oriogun Ruth Sutoye Sabrina Mahfouz Sophia Walker Theresa Lola Titilope Sonuga Toni Kan Umar Abubakar Sidi Victor Ehikhamenor Wana Udobang Yomi Sode

The Lagos International Poetry Festival 2017 is set to happen from November 1-5, 2017. The festival theme is “Bridges from Walls.” In 2015, a team…

African Literary Festivals

Ama Ata Aidoo for Ake Arts and Book Festival 2017

James Murua September 14, 2017 2 Comments Adebola Rayo Ake Arts and Book Festival Ake Arts and Book Festival 2017 Ake Festival 2017 Ama Ata Aidoo Amara Nicole Okolo Arit Okpo Ayisha Osori Ayobami Adebayo Brymo Dami Ajayi Diekara Oloruntoba Diran Olojo Emmanuel Iduma Esther Armah Femi Oyebode Giles Foden Haneefah Adam Ifeoma Chukwuogo Isabella Akinseye Ishmael Beah Jekein Lato-Unah Joy Bewaji Kadaria Ahmed Kinna Likimani Kobina Graham Kola Tubosun Koleka Putuma Maimouna Jallow Marta Calestino Marvellous Micheal Maryam Awaisu Mazi Nwonwu Modé Aderinokun Molara Wood Nnedi Okorafor Odafe Atogun OluTimehin Adegbeye Poetra Asantewa Samira Sanusi Sara Blecher Toni Kan Tope Oshin Wana Udobang Yolanda Mercy Yvonne Owuor Zinzi Clemmons Zukiswa Wanner

The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2017 will take place at the Arts and Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta on November 14-18, 2017. This year’s theme…

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A snapshot of the South African Book Fair 2017

James Murua September 13, 2017 No Comments Angela Makholwa Athambile Masola Elinor Sisulu Gugulethu Mhlungu Hitman CEO Hugh Masekela Koleka Putuma Lebo Mashile Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Lorraine Sithole Phillippa Yaa de Villiers Loyiso Mkize Mbali Vilakazi Mukoma Wa Ngugi Natalia Molebatsi Niq Mhlongo Nthikeng Mohlele Sindiwe Magona South African Book Fair South African Book Fair 2017 Unathi Magubeni Yewande Omotoso

The South African Book Fair 2017 was hosted in Johannesburg from September 8-10. The festival theme was #OURSTORIES. It was a lit few days as…

African Literary Festivals South Africa

South Africa National Book Week 2017 is on!

James Murua September 7, 2017 No Comments Athambile Masola Ayobami Adebayo Bibi Bakare-Yusuf Ferial Haffajee Sindiwe Magona Hugh Masekela Keeno-Lee Hector Koleka Putuma Lebo Mashile Lola Shoneyin Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ Makhosazana Xaba Mbali Vilakazi Mogau Motlhatswi Mostoaledi Setumo Philippa Yaa De Villiers Rustum Kozain South Africa Book Fair South Africa Book Fair 2017 South Africa National Book Week South Africa National Book Week 2017 Vatiswa Ndara Zakes Mda

The South Africa National Book Week 2017 is happening in Johannesburg from September 4-10. The highlight will be the South Africa Book Fair 2017 from…