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‘I Felt Compelled to Share What the Japa Experience Can Look Like’ Michael Afenfia’s First Draft

Michael AfenfiaOctober 15, 2023

Michael Afenfia

is the author of numerous books including The Mechanics of Yenagoa and Rain Can Never Know. His latest book, Leave my Bones in Saskatoon, a novel about the immigration experience, is now a recommended text in the University of Calgary and is available in libraries across Canada. Afenfia also contributes to conversations around race relations and equity for the BIPOC population through published articles and public speaking engagements.

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