Writing Africa: Archiving African and Black Literature

Tag: Simone Haysom

  • Seven African artists make Bellagio Residency 2018 shortlist

    Seven African artists make Bellagio Residency 2018 shortlist

    Mona Eltahawy, Sisonke Msimang, Yemisi Aribisala, Ayobami Adebayo, Noo Saro-Wiwa, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, and Sylvia Vollenhoven are shortlistees for the Bellagio Residency in literature. The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program offers academics, artists, thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners a serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections…

  • Morland Writing Scholars 2014 announced

    Morland Writing Scholars 2014 announced

    The Miles Morland Foundation (MMF) has announced the winners of the 2014 Morland Writing Scholarships. The winners each receive a grant of ₤18,000 to allow them to take a year to write a book. The awards are based on submissions that include a book proposal and an excerpt of published writing. While usually, the MMF…