African Literature

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Afropantheology and the Future of African Speculative Fiction: A Conversation with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki

“I think we can do more to formally bestow speculative fiction with its deserved place…

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Hands | Feyisayo Anjorin

By Feyisayo Anjorin Remember when the preacher called us fools, tools in the hands of…

33 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2023
Afrocritik’s 33 Remarkable African Short Stories in 2023

For this year, Afrocritik reviews some of the most remarkable short stories published in 2023.…

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AKO Caine Prize Award for African Writing Gears Up for 25th Edition

Submission window to open January 15, 2024. By Helena Olori  Ahead of its 25th anniversary,…

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Examining Africa’s Literary Masterpieces: African Books That Should Be Considered Modern Classics

Only works of the highest artistry, written by writers who have attained a supreme understanding…

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Simon & Schuster Acquires Rights to Damilare Kuku’s Debut Novel, “Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow”

The book will be published simultaneously in the UK and the US on July 18,…

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Examining the Works of Cyprian Ekwensi and His Legacy in the Canon of Great Nigerian Literature

Ekwensi’s real forte is books for younger readers; the stark evidence of his works shows…

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Writivism Literary Initiative Announces Relaunch

After taking a three-year hiatus, the initiative is back for its 10th anniversary and a…

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James Currey Prize for African Literature Unveils 2023 Longlist Featuring 11 Authors

The stellar selection comprises stories that explore realities beyond the familiar, and leave readers awestruck.…

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Nigerian Novelist, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s second novel, A Spell of Good Things, is longlisted alongside 12 other books for…