One of the greatest pop icons of the world was born on Zanzibar. His name was Farrokh Bulsara. He was better known as Freddy Mercury, frontman of the band Queen. A great name in poetry from the very same island is the one of Haji Gora Haji, an informal poet laureate. His head is filled with … Continue reading Between Worlds
Chike Frankie Edozien represents a new era in Nigerian non-fiction
This is an interview with the Nigerian author Chiké Frankie Edozien. Central to this interview is the recently released novel ‘Lives of Great Men’. In this autobiographical work he recounts his coming out in the gay world.
review of TAXING AFRICA
That day the assistant-chief came to my compound. Some time after we ended the formal greetings he mentioned the main topic of his visit. In the near future a fundraising (Harambee) would be held in the area. The Big Man Nomen Nescio was to be the main Guest of Honour. We could not let the … Continue reading review of TAXING AFRICA
Ein wunderbarer Crashkurs für den Umgang mit Diktatoren
In this short German article the writer gives attention to the Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o. This writer, who has been living in exile for many years, has his own experience with dictators in his Kenya. The column in a German magazine gives attention to a new book by Ngugi.
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