Tag: Taiye Selasi
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Book digest: Diriye Osman, Fred Khumalo, Taiye Selasi, Warsan Shire
We wrap up book news for our readers in our regular Book Digest segment with books from Warsan Shire, Diriye Osman, Fred Khumalo, and Taiye Selasi. Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire Publisher: Penguin Random HousePublication Date: March 1, 2022Genre: PoetryLanguage: EnglishWhere to find it: Penguin Random House…
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Nuruddin Farah to launch book at Kwani? Litfest 2016
The fifth edition of Kwani? Litfest, a gathering of writers, artists, and thinkers from across Africa, takes place every two years happens in Nairobi, Kenya from 1st- 6th December 2015. This year’s festival with the theme, “Beyond the Map of English: Writers in Conversation on Language” hosts readings, performances, and discussions that explore issues of…
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Teju Cole and Taiye Selasi are NOT Charlie
Teju Cole and Taiye Selasi have withdrawn from the PEN USA gala at the World Voices Festival, a weeklong event that brings dozens of writers from around the globe to New York City. The two Africans have a valid reason for withdrawing from this prestigious event; PEN American Center has decided to give its annual…
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Taiye Selasi to judge revolutionary new reality show
The Italians have a new reality show called The Masterpiece. The show is a play on the shows that we are all familiar with like Big Brother. In this version of the show, aspiring authors vie at literary challenges until one contestant wins a major book deal.The new show has three judges, one of whom…
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Etisalat Prize for Literature 2014 longlist announced
The longlist for the Etisalat Prize for African Literature was announced by the panel of judges earlier today. They are; As you can see from the above list, South Africa reigns supreme with a haul of four books. Our Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi continues with her reign of terror good run of form where the prizes are…