African Book Festival Berlin 2026 Wraps Up Its Eighth Edition Under the Theme “Welcome to the Club”
The eighth edition of the African Book Festival Berlin — African Book Festival Berlin 2026 — concluded its…
Essays
Tsitsi Nomsa Ngwenya’s “Let It Die” – Deactivating Representative Fictions
A mother of the nation in the tradition of Nehanda, the heroine at the centre of this story is a veteran of Zimbabwe’s liberation war whose presence lingers beyond death in a way
From Accra to Frankfurt: The African Audio Revolution Is Already Here
Across the continent and its diasporas, African storytelling is undergoing a quiet but decisive transformation, one that moves it beyond the page and into voice, technology, and ne
Where Do Black Writers Find Their Happy Place? | Itoro Bassey | Essay
Itoro Bassey — Itoro Bassey — writes with a sensitivity to the emotional and political geographies that shape Black literary life, particularly across diaspora spaces where bel
Environmental Concerns in African Essays
Environmental issues are increasingly prominent in African essays, reflecting the growing awareness and urgency of addressing ecological challenges on the continent. From climate c
Poetry
“Attention Can Be a Potent Form of Love”: Tramaine Suubi on Ugandan Poetry, Diaspora, and Collective Survival
Tramaine Suubi is an Ugandan-American poet, editor, and multidisciplinary writer whose debut collection phases and sophomore collection stages have positioned her as one of the mos
Poem at 55 | Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ | Poetry
Poem at 55 We both admit itI am loving moving much slower now.My younger selfthat fast runnerwho went through life like a chain sawis surprisingly pleased (yet unhappyresigned perh
Where Do Black Writers Find Their Happy Place? | Itoro Bassey | Essay
Itoro Bassey — Itoro Bassey — writes with a sensitivity to the emotional and political geographies that shape Black literary life, particularly across diaspora spaces where bel
Soulful Strands: Themes and Trends in Contemporary African Poetry
African poetry, a vibrant tapestry of voices and visions, continues to evolve, reflecting the dynamic and multifaceted nature of the continent. “Soulful Strands: Themes and T
Ink of the Ancestors: Modern Voices in African Poetry
In the ever-evolving realm of literature, African poetry stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of ancestral wisdom and the innovative spirit of contemporary voices. “I
Reviews
Minna Salami’s Shakara Spirit — A Review of Can Feminism Be African?
In the weeks before I began teaching my literature course The Art of African Feminist Writing, I picked up Minna Salami’s new book Can Feminism Be African? The timing felt almost