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The Pope is Dead, Long Live Kenyan Popes, Prophets, Christs and Gods!
The sudden death of a pious Man of God saddened and worried me. What kind of man would the white smoke billowing out of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel unveil to replace…
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Our pick of essays, news and conversations from African publishing.
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‘Kenyan publishers haven’t done enough: nobody’s making noise about our books’
"There's a market, and there's curiosity about African stories by Africans. We must find our way into that market," says Empress Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki.
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How NYrobi Book Fest rose from the ashes of literary gatekeepers
At the heart of Kenya’s literary scene lies a reverence for the past, especially for what Kwani? represented. Its legacy is undeniable, and its contribution to…
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Every child has a ‘Magic Door’ story AI wouldn’t know: tell it to the world
Story is an intrinsic part of being human. Whether recounting a challenging ordeal to our friends, explaining why something wasn’t our fault or closing a deal, the…
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From poets to critics, everyone’s putting their best foot forward for the NYrobi Book Fest
This year’s theme, “A Decade of Kenyan Stories – Past, Present & Beyond,” invites reflection not only on what Kenyan writers have accomplished, but where their stories…
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To focus on readers abroad or at home? The dilemma of African authors, publishers
If international success is the more viable route, what does that mean for the future of African literature and its relationship with homegrown audiences?
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When words fail, let Moraa’s poetry speak for you
The evening of Valentine’s saw a buzz of activities at Alliance Française, a venue well known for its long-standing support of the arts, with attendees in theme for the…
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BookTok is all the rage, turning African literature upside down
BookTok is redefining the landscape of African literature, with the potential to be a game-changer. Photo: Hankins Muhanji
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For Moraa, a mix of passion and pain: Will love say goodbye this Valentine’s Day?
Moraa’s poetry reminds us that love—whether quiet or blazing—is a force that shapes us.
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‘We have incredible African content to share with the world’: Reflections from Frankfurt
Mercy Kirui, eKitabu Senior Manager for Publishing and a Frankfurt Fellow at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024, speaks about her experience at the event.
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Want to get ideas on African publishing? There’s no better place than Sharjah
The African publishing industry is brimming with untapped potential, and the sessions at the Sharjah Book Fair 2024 offered a roadmap to unlock it
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Forget the English: Literary festivals are ‘safe spaces’ for ideas on African literature
Festivals on the continent are a chance “for Africa to embrace its identity and for writers and readers to connect to each other."