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These poems by Henneh Kyereh Kwaku are a testament to an artist’s reflection of the times. We’re the loudest as a people holding our leaders accountable, but how accountable are we of our own selves? Read “Anything for the boys” and other poems here - tamperedpress.com/anything-for-t…

Baby girls first Substack mofiyinfoluwao.substack.com/p/i-dont-know-…

It's such an honor to be in conversation with you, Chi. Read our conversation here: alonghouse.com/a-long-talk-ab…

—Lucille Clifton

Imagine Massawa – Saba Sebhatu lolwe.org/imagine-massaw…

fritɔŋ surreal | Victor Forna iselemagazine.com/2023/09/15/fri…

“Those whose palm kernels have been cracked for them by the benevolent spirits should not forget to be humble.” —Chinua Achebe

Berlin people - what is this weird building near Ostkreuz station?

Enjoy our opening poem, “Little Soul” by Hadrian.

We proudly announce the opening of submissions for the 2025 Abena Korantemaa Oral History Prize (AKOHP). This prize for Oral History is awarded to a recorded narration by a woman 65 years or older, and was established to honour Abena Korantemaa by her family.

To enter the competition, make a voice recording of a piece of oral history told by a woman who is 65 years or older (not yourself), and send it to Writers Project of Ghana. The recording should be between 15 and 25 minutes long. Learn more here: writersprojectghana.com/abena_korantem…

As Lofty as the Taj Mahal – Ekweremadu Uchenna lolwe.org/as-lofty-as-th…

This African literature decline conversation is interesting as it feels like I’m in an alternate reality. The structures that existed 10 years ago have mostly disappeared. Also maybe I’m older and unaware of things, but we probably need data on what we’ve lost.

Leila Aboulela Wins 2025 PEN Pinter Prize jaylit.com/leila-aboulela…

In our small writing group, we talked about the future of African Literature, what African literature actually means and how we could create solid structures for it to thrive. Unfortunately, we discovered that funding is just an aspect of its plethora of challenges.

I am teaching this class every Friday, 7-9pm. It's all about taking short stories apart and figuring out how they tik and tok then stealing their techniques for your own writing. Admission is rolling basis. Join at any point for 10 sessions. DM open, retweets very appreciated.

This year's workshops are open to writers who are currently working on their stories, with a focus on fiction and non-fiction. The deadline for receiving applications is Saturday, 15th August 2025. Learn more: writersprojectghana.com/mo-issa-2025/

Three days to go to the #umuofiaartsandbooksfestival! Let’s gooooo!🎉🎉🌴

Shape of a Door | Theophilus Sokuma iselemagazine.com/2024/01/15/sha…

To Have a Ghost Baby | N. Jane Kalu iselemagazine.com/2020/07/29/to-…