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‘You Cannot Write What You Do Not Know.’ Oyinkansola Wumkes’ First Draft

Oyinkansola Wumkes·June 25, 2021

When social justice advocate and author of ‘Decolonizing Human Trafficking’, Oyinkansola Wumkes, writes about human trafficking, she is intentional with her choice of language and imagery. Read our interview. Read More...

First Draft Interviews June/July 2021

‘Writing is Work, Not a Fantasy.’ Ope Adetayo’s First Draft

Ope Adetayo·June 18, 2021

Nigerian journalist and author, Ope Adetayo, often encounters misconceptions about Africa. Read our interview. Read More...

Best of 2021 First Draft Interviews June/July 2021 Nigeria

‘I Want a Writing Process.’ Lennon Mhishi’s First Draft

Lennon Chido Mhishi·June 11, 2021

Zimbabwean researcher, Lennon Mhishi, enjoyed stories even before he could read. Read our interview. Read More...

First Draft Interviews June/July 2021 Zimbabwe

‘Like Black Mirror, But a Book.’ Temi Ibirogba’s First Draft

Temi Ibirogba·June 4, 2021

African policy researcher, Temi Ibirogba sees a lot of misconceptions about Africa and blackness. Read our interview. Read More...

Algeria First Draft Interviews June/July 2021

‘I Need Deadlines to Focus Me.’ Emmanuel Akinwotu’s First Draft

Emmanuel Akinwotu·May 28, 2021

Journalist, Emmanuel Akinwotu finds the process to be the most exciting part of writing more than end-result. Read our interview. Read More...

April/May 2021 First Draft Interviews

‘I Have Never Wanted to Think of Writing as Anything Other Than Enjoyment.’ Nafeesah Allen’s First Draft

Nafeesah Allen·May 21, 2021

Author and independent researcher, Nafeesah Allen believes writing should be something you enjoy. Read our interview. Read More...

April/May 2021 First Draft Interviews Mozambique

‘Love Does Not Win Elections’ Ayisha Osori's First Draft

Ayisha Osori·May 14, 2021

Author and development practitioner, Ayisha Osori ran for office in 2014 and recently changed how she thinks about Nigeria’s political processes. Read our interview. Read More...

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‘I Truly Feel Closest to God When I Write.’ Boetumelo Julianne Nyasulu’s First Draft

Boetumelo Julianne Nyasulu·May 7, 2021

Author, Boetumelo Julianne Nyasulu, considers writing to be a form of worshi and feels closest to God when she writes. Read more. Read More...

April/May 2021 First Draft Interviews South Africa Zimbabwe

‘Write As Yourself and Write What You Know.’ Nanjala Nyabola's First Draft

Nanjala Nyabola·April 16, 2021

Author and political analyst, Nanjala Nyabola, believes in writing what she knows. Read more. Read More...

April/May 2021 Best of 2021 First Draft Interviews Kenya

‘I Always Begin My Writing in My Mind.’ Abdulrasheed Isah's First Draft

Abdulrasheed Isah·April 9, 2021

Author of ‘A Common Currency For West Africa’, Abdulrasheed Isah, wishes he had discovered Arundhati Roy much earlier. ‘I am amazed at how she writes fascinating stories with profound rigour and simplicity… and how she uses fiction as a tool to fight social injustice. Few writers combine these qualities.’ Read More...

April/May 2021 First Draft Interviews

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