Tag: Abdul Adan
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“Nairobi | Maps of Exile” literary salon kicks off in Nairobi.
Abdul Adan, Itoro Bassey, and Lutivini Majanja were the first guests at “Nairobi | Maps of Exile,” a new monthly literary salon in Nairobi on November 28, 2019. They were moderated by Hassan Ghedi Santur. “Nairobi | Maps of Exile” is a new series organised by Warscapes and The Carrot Co examining questions of home,…
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“Nairobi | Maps of Exile” a new monthly literary salon to start in Nairobi.
“Nairobi | Maps of Exile” a new monthly literary salon organised by Warscapes and The Carrot Co makes its debut at the Coffee Casa, Nairobi on November 28, 2019. “Nairobi | Maps of Exile” is a new series that will be examining questions of home, belonging, migration, and marginalization while exploring and redrawing the maps…
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Morland Writing scholarships 2016 winners announced
The Morland Writing scholarships 2016 winners have been announced and they are Abdul Adan (Somalia), Ayesha Harruna Attah (Ghana), Lidudumalingani Mqombothi (South Africa), and Nneoma Ike-Njoku (Nigeria). The Judges for this year were, Ellah Wakatama Allfrey, the Chair, accompanied by Olufemi Terry and Muthoni Garland. “We were especially concerned this year to choose scholars whose proposals…
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Tope Folarin makes Caine Prize 2016 shortlist (We need new Caines)
Caine Prize winner 2013 Tope Folarin made the Caine Prize 2016 shortlist that was announced earlier today. The Caine Prize shortlist 2016 was announced today and those who are in the running for this prize are; Abdul Adan (Somalia/Kenya) for The Lifebloom Gift published in The Gonjon Pin and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African…