Last week, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, author of House of Bones, lodged a formal complaint with the Writivism Board of Trustees, in which she accused Mr. Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire of making slanderous comments against her person. Here is her official statement on the complaint. * On Tuesday June 12, I lodged a formal complaint with the Writivism […]
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20 Budding Nigerian Writers Make It to Next Stage of the GTBank Dusty Manuscript Contest
After spending several weeks poring over more than 1000 stories submitted for the Dusty Manuscript Contest, the judges of the competition have selected their top 20 entries. The selected entries are: Devil‘s Pawn by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson Home to the Hill by Eunice Ekelaka Sambisa by Mohammed, Fatima Aliko The Smell of Rain by Nneoma […]
There’s a New Publisher in Town! | Indigo Press Promises Bold Ideas and Beautifully-crafted Stories
Going into the business of publishing literary works is not for the faint of heart. In a publishing industry that gravitates towards bestselling thrillers and celebrity authors, things like literary fiction and non-fiction can be a hard sell. But Zimbabwean-born Editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey is not letting that stop her. She has teamed up with […]
The Magic of Things Fall Apart
Sometime in April, I received an email from the BBC Culture’s editor to nominate five stories that I believed had “the most impact on shaping ideas and changing minds through history.” The same invitation had been sent to other writers, critics, and academic the world over. 108 people from 35 countries responded, including myself. On […]
Imraan Coovadia’s New Novel Is About a Time-traveling Spy Agent
South Africa’s Imraan Coovadia has answered all our prayers for new, exciting African fiction. His latest offering blends spy fiction and sci-fi! The book is titled A Spy in Time and tells the story of a time-traveling spy. In the story, Johannesburg is the center of a post-apocalyptic world. The main character is a spy […]
Rwanda’s Huza Press Set to Publish Hybrid Books Combining Words, Art, and Sound
Big shout out to Africa-based presses creating opportunities for writers. Huza Press recently announced the list of writers and artists selected to participate in their exciting new collaborative project. Thanks to funding provided by the British Council, Huza Press is joining forces with Kenya’s Kwani? and UK’s No Bindings to role out a new imprint […]
Opportunity for Writers | Gyara Journal is Accepting Submissions
There is a new journal in town! Gyara is a Ghana-based platform focused on showcasing new writing. The theme of the debut issue is “change.” The editors are asking writers to send in “non-fiction, book reviews, memoirs, essays and interviews” exploring this theme from a “range of perspectives.” They encourage writers in all stages of […]
I hold a doctorate in English from Duke University and recently joined the Marquette University English faculty as an Assistant Professor. I love teaching African fiction and contemporary British novels. Brittle Paper is the virtual space/station where I play and experiment with ideas on how to reinvent African fiction and literary culture.
