Nigerian poet and editor-in-chief at Agbowó, Adedayo Agarau, is rooting for all African writers: ‘I think we work extra hard on our craft, and for what purpose? We are writing and building structures for other emerging collectives, and it just has to work.’
Author of ‘Don Jazzy Global Machine’, Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun believes brilliant storytelling lies in the writer’s ability to connect readers with the narrative.
Travel writer and author of Black Ghosts: A Journey into the Lives of Africans in China, Noo Saro-Wiwa, travelled to Guangzhou after reading about the African community in China.
While reading can help us escape reality and teach us something new, we don’t necessarily have to agree with everything we find in a book. In the past year, we have asked some authors about the books they read and disagreed with. Here’s what they told us.
The winner of our Nigeria Imaginary Cover Art Contest, Sarah N. Kanu, discusses the inspiration and process behind her cover as well as its significance for Nigeria’s showcase at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Author of ‘Resisting Linguistic Genocide’, Jamila Pereira, believes in striking a delicate balance between storytelling and presenting factual events: ‘While weaving a compelling narrative is essential for engaging readers, it was equally vital to remain faithful to historical truths and realities.’
Author of ‘The Resilience of Nigerian Writing’, Kéchi Nne Nomu, has been reading science writings and creative nonfiction lately: ‘I think the world of science and the literary world need to meet more often. I like books or texts where that interaction is happening.’
Angolan poet and scholar, José Luís Mendonça, discusses Angola’s publishing industry and literary scene—past and present—and the influence of other poet-activists on his nearly fifty-year career.
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