Archives Tag: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o
The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016: Abeokuta set for a Celebration of Arts and Literature
April 19, 2022
For five days in the month of November, the city of Abeokuta will host a celebration of books, art and culture like no other. The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016 will attract novelists, poets, actors, illustrators, musicians, activists and thinkers from all over the African continent to the city beneath the rock, where they … Continue reading The Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016: Abeokuta set for a Celebration of Arts and Literature
Great Reads: 10 Unforgettable African Classics
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa For decades, African writers have been unsung heroes, fit only for the school curriculum. However, many of their books are true classics that deserve to be read by adults outside of the formal education setting. Here are 10 exceptional novels written by Africans that we urge you to read this year: 10. … Continue reading Great Reads: 10 Unforgettable African Classics
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