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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Fiction1968, Okwudili Nebeolisa
1968 Her son had gone to play outside with the other children before she began writing: Dear Obinna, How are you currently doing? I thought I should tell you… […] More
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in Fiction, Writing and LiteratureHaven, Chinelo Onwualu
Haven We found Malcolm’s body in his room. Frantic, we checked the only window – it was still boarded up – still barred fast. And there were no bite marks […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, FictionThe Modern Day African Virgin
The modern Day African Virgin. Virginity? Purity? Respect? Marriage? Religion? What does all of this have to do with sex for the first time? Lisa asked herself. All my friends […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Identity & CultureCar Guy
The Kamba have a saying that he who waits (for something) doesn’t tire Dressed in a red-coloured overall, Kakai is seated on the bonnet of a car. His legs hang […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Politics and Government, Writing and LiteratureLITERATURE, EMANCIPATION AND DEMOCRACY: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES
Literature, politics, democracy and the quest or struggle for social justice enjoy a long or enduring symbiotic association. Right from the beginning of time – in the mists and fogs […] More
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in Community & Opinion, FictionThe Man in the Raincoat, Nduta Waweru
The Man in the Raincoat He was a familiar sight amongst the villagers of Makutano, present at the Main Street all day every day. No one knew where he came […] More
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in Community & Opinion, EventsOn Jama Fest 2017
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Writing and LiteratureOn Skeletons and Tea, Nyachiro Lydia Kasese
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains […] More
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in Community & Opinion, FictionBead Work, Caleb Adebayo
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Fiction, Identity & Culture, Religion and SpiritualityThe Only Way, Ekene Eziagulu
The Only Way Every night in Kwacha, Malinta put up a spectacle in the village square. She invited everyone to join in her game with her friends: friends no one […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Writing and LiteratureUGANDA NOW READY TO TELL HER STORY
The whistle has been blown. The game has started. The steadily swelling crowd of spectators reels in expectation. It is now up to the players to take it on the […] More
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in Public Relations & Press Releases, Writing and LiteraturePress Release: Non-Fiction Literary Awards For African Storytellers Resident In Ghana.
MAKEDA PR is pleased to announce two new literary awards; The annual Nana Koffi Addo Writivism Prize for Non Fiction by African storytellers resident in Ghana and The Abena Korantemaa […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, FictionMissing the Bus, Ojuola Tolulope Daniel
Missing the Bus That was how you missed the bus; you had awoken earlier than the usual time and skipped your normal morning routines. Yet, you still missed the damned […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Law, Crime and JusticeThe Hounds of Hell
The Hounds of Hell His pace was level, his shoes clicked confidently as he strode into my office that day. The midnight-blue suit he wore was bespoke, and I could […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Health and MedicineEarly, Michelle Preen
Early My voice has shunned my body. I hear it over there, dissociated from my being. “Give me my baby,” it says. First frantic and then more softly, over and […] More
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in Community & Opinion, FictionThe Fruit Vendor, Arthur Baganzi
The Fruit Vendor The car raved and screeched to a halt. Taking care to dodge the paddle of water, Jamwa stepped out into the busy Kimathi Street, first revealing his […] More
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in FictionHold my Hands, Collin Clouddance
This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains and engages […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Writing and LiteratureBeautiful Beginnings, Beverly Akoyo Ochieng
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Writing and LiteratureFirst Cut, Catherine Jarvis
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains […] More






















