We at the TVO tribesmen community know how to appreciate fine things, especially fine literature. We also know how to celebrate people. As part of the activities marking Wole Soyinka’s 86th birthday, we decide to write 86 eulogies for him. Here’s what some tribesmen had to say about Wole Soyinka…
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Nnedi Okorafor is simply genius! She is is a Nigerian-American award winning novelist of African based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism…
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We have compiled the most amazing opportunities available for African writers, it would be nice to apply for one of them or as many as possible. ANFASA Grant Scheme Scheme for Authors 2020 Application Deadline: July 31st , 2020. Details: Applications call for ANFASA Grant Scheme Scheme for Authors 2020 ANFASA, the Academic and Non-Fiction
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African French writers are serving up hot stuff and we thought you should meet some of them.
1. Alain Mabanckou – Congo.
Alain Mabanckou is a novelist, journalist, poet, and academic, a French citizen born in the Republic of the Congo, he is currently a Professor of Literature at UCLA. He is best known for his novels and non-fiction writing depicting the experience of contemporary Africa and the African diaspora in France.
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