It is a smashing combination: Nigerian food, Nigerian christianity, Nigerian feminism. And now I might forget the most important ingredient: Nigerian Yemisi Aribhisala. At several places and pages she has left her traces and her food and her edible concoctions. In this interview she talks with Sanya Noel, the questions were asked in Kenya, the … Continue reading On Not Fitting In: An Interview with Yemisi Aribisala
Un pavillon littéraire africain va voyager entre Bruxelles, Paris et Genève
A large book fair featuring literature from Africa, the Cariben and the Pacific region will be held in Brussels, Paris and Genève. Three important venues to highlight the works of African writers. In a way Brussels is the capital city of Europe. Paris is the capital city of a former colonial power. Genève is the seat … Continue reading Un pavillon littéraire africain va voyager entre Bruxelles, Paris et Genève
BY THE BOOK: Babatunde Oyateru
What is your favourite childhood book? Can you name one? Maybe you has piles of them, in all sorts and sizes. Maybe you has to beg, plead and borrow to read a book that belonged to someone else. Babatunde Oyateru, the Nigerian blogger and writer (but also documentary maker, tells about his favourite ones. I … Continue reading BY THE BOOK: Babatunde Oyateru
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Reni Eddo-Lodge in conversation
Next month you will have the opportunity. At least those of you who live in or near London (United Kingdom). The celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be at the Royal Festival Hall and she talks to and with Reni Eddo – Lodge. Several topics are already known, but who knows ‘post colonial literature’ … Continue reading Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Reni Eddo-Lodge in conversation
books touched by Africa 