Culture & Society
‘Write What You’ve Always Wanted to Write’ Ayesha Harruna Attah’s First Draft
Ghanaian writer and author of The Hundred Wells of Salaga, Ayesha Harruna Attah, says she was inspired to write her latest novel during the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘The inspiration for Zainab Takes New York came from being stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the uncertainty of those first months of the pandemic, I thought to myself: write what you’ve always wanted to write—and that turned out to be a romantic comedy.’ Read More...
Tsibbu, Magic and Hausa Medicine
How Hausa magic-medicine systems continue to exist between religion and culture. Read More...
The Interior and Emotional Connections of African Poetry
The latest African Poetry Book Fund chapbook box set, Kumi, contains ten chapbooks by nine African poets. This collection rousingly reveals the inescapable realities of human existence through contemporary African poetry. Read More...
A Bold Debut in Diasporic Filmmaking
In her debut film, Yam and Egg, Emily Nkanga set out to tell a story beyond familiar narratives, focusing on the emotional and mental struggles of migrants as they face loss and adapt to life abroad. Read More...
Lagos According to Six Great Musicians
In No Love in Lagos, Show Dem Camp and The Cavemen give a resounding nod to the future of Afropop against the brazen, rich musical backdrop of Lagos. Read More...
‘Poems That Tell Good Stories Are Hard to Forget’ Oyindamola Shoola’s First Draft
Author of Face Me I Face You and co-founder of Sprinng, Oyindamola Shoola, is committed to creating a space where African writers can grow, thrive, and be celebrated for their unique contributions: ‘Sprinng was founded in 2016, inspired by the challenges my co-founder, Kanyinsola Olorunnisola, and I faced as young African writers. We recognized the limited support and resources available for writers on the continent. This gap often forces writers to seek opportunities abroad with limited resources to support them.’ Read More...
7 Books Funnier Than a Front-Row Seat at a Comedy Show
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that are funnier than a front-row seat at a comedy show. From the story of the childhood of one of Africa’s foremost comedians to a biting satire about the Nigerian society, these books will certainly make your belly rumble with laughter. Read More...
Notes from a LinkedIn Hater
The trouble with LinkedIn is that nothing, not even the ‘empathy’ on rampant display, feels remotely human. Read More...
7 Books That Will Make You the Smart Friend
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will make you the smart friend. From an examination of the evolution of identity politics to an account of the political systems that determine life and death, these books will make you the go-to person for intelligent conversations within your friend group. Read More...
‘I Never Intended to Write a Novel’ Chioma Okereke’s First Draft
Nigerian writer and author of Water Baby, Chioma Okereke, is excited to see more Nigerian writers branching out beyond literary fiction: ‘More writers are emerging in genres like historical fiction, romance, science fiction, and beyond. It is encouraging, after so much pigeonholing, that we are finally witnessing more breakthroughs in other genres, which is hopefully inspiring new authors.’ Read More...
