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Macondo reopens old wounds from the past: Is there hope for the oppressed?
The inescapable consequences of forced migration have taken a heavy toll on Africa and the diaspora that continues to be felt in the twenty-first century.
Articles
Essays, reviews, author profiles and serialised fiction about books published in Africa today.
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Author Profiles
Haluwa’s gospel to women: ‘Good sex is hard to come by, so make money from men’
Haluwa is not new to backlash, as she talks about controversial issues on sex on her Facebook page which boasts thousands of followers
Book Reviews
It must have been love, but it’s over now: For Moraa, the memories linger…
This book is a courageous exploration of the highs and lows of love, written with raw honesty and emotional depth. Moraa gives voice to those who have loved too much…
Book Reviews
From Romeo to Moraa, love’s a morass
Womanisers make naïve girls think they are the most loved persons in the world, only to realise that they were all along being led down the garden path.
Book Reviews
Who’s better, Kenyan or Nigerian men? Only Nairobi women can tell
Nigerian men have long been a thorn in the side of many Kenyan men, often accused of “stealing” their women with their reputation for being exceptionally romantic…
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eKitabu Monthly Newsletter August 2024
Macondo will feature workshops and panel sessions, including a book publishing process workshop that will demystify the journey to author success.
Newsletter
Chigozie Obioma among Top Authors to attend the Macondo Literary Festival in Nairobi
Over the previous three festivals and additional side events, the Macondo Book Society has hosted 59 authors and artists from 20 countries, including 2021 Nobel Prize…
Book Reviews
Murder most foul: Kasaine claims his place as a master detective writer
Confronted with mind-numbing crimes, it is writers like Kasaine who step up to the plate, use their imagination and help us make sense of these events.
Author Profiles
Ciku: ‘My next cocktail will outdo all others…’
The book will be published by eKitabu, with whom Ciku has struck a working arrangement
Book Reviews
In love with African literature? Nothing beats the ABF
The hybrid nature of the Fair—combining panel discussions, master classes, experiential activities, and book sales—made it wholesome and even more vibrant than the first…
Audiobooks launch with authors Ciku, Moraa, Goretti, and Lesalon
Dear Friends,Thank you to everyone who joined us on 29th June at Alliance Française Multimedia Library for our Audiobooks launch featuring Goretti Kyomuhendo, Ciku…
Poisoned chalice or happy cocktail: Ciku’s take on polygamy in Maa culture
Aside from the plot, the real beauty of this book lies in the enchanting writing that drags the reader from the first page to the last, through the twists and turns…