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Excerpt: 100 Days, 100 Stories edited by Jo Ingabire Moys

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Book Excerpts October 09, 2025

Excerpt: Welcome to Anywhere by Joe Ruzvidzo

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Book Excerpts October 02, 2025

Excerpt: The Mad by Ignatius T. Mabasa | Translated by Tsitsi J. Mutiti

by Blessing Uwisike

Book Excerpts September 25, 2025

Excerpt: Tamarin by Priya Hein

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Book Excerpts September 18, 2025

Excerpt: Women Rent Men and Secrets Here by Damilare Kuku

by Blessing Uwisike

Book Excerpts September 04, 2025

Excerpt: Shamiso by Brian Chikwava

by Blessing Uwisike

Book Excerpts August 21, 2025

Excerpt: Wilderness of Mirrors by Olufemi Terry

by Blessing Uwisike

Book Excerpts August 07, 2025

Excerpt: The Gloomy Girl Variety Show: A Memoir by Freda Epum

by Blessing Uwisike

Book Excerpts July 31, 2025

Excerpt: Palm Fronds in August by Ewere Alexsandra Ikuh

by Blessing Uwisike