Essays, reviews, author profiles and serialised fiction about books published in Africa today.
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Book Reviews
Imagine a time when topics like abortion, sexual harassment, and even women demanding equality in the bedroom were almost unspeakable—yet Maillu dared to write about…
Podcasts
In this episode, Tracy Ochieng sits down with author Sarah Haluwa to discuss her publishing journey and her captivating book, Sinners. Haluwa shares her thoughts on the…
Author Profiles
Maillu, who refers to himself as the president of African Spirituality, says that 'Ka, the Holy Book of Neter', is the African answer to the Bible.
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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…
Young Writers
Friends, authors and fans of Moraa attended to celebrate her achievement in launching the poetry book.
Young Writers
There was active participation, with students standing in front of their peers to present a poem they had composed or a story they had written.
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BookTok is redefining the landscape of African literature, with the potential to be a game-changer. Photo: Hankins Muhanji
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Moraa’s poetry reminds us that love—whether quiet or blazing—is a force that shapes us.
Book Reviews
Allegations of women sleeping their way to the top aren’t new whether in reality or fiction, and this theme casts a mirror into the state of our societies
Book Reviews
This is an enchanting and thoughtful piece of writing that the reader only appreciates by reading slowly and leisurely in order to savour all the juicy morsels the…
Book Reviews
What would compel someone to choose to get involved in sex work knowing that the risks outweigh the benefits? This question, beyond excusing certain vices, offers us an…
Podcasts
James Murua shakes, stirs, and sips his way through the literary world of Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki, the brilliant author behind the beloved Cocktail series. Known for…