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Features, Lit Scene, News December 22, 2018

Bibi Bakare-Yusuf Is Brittle Paper’s African Literary Person of the Year 2018

The Brittle Paper African Literary Person of the Year recognizes individuals who work behind the scenes to hold up the African literary establishment in the given year. Our 2018 honour goes to Dr. Bibi Bakare-Yusuf for her long service and leadership in publishing. As Publishing Director of one of Africa’s most beloved indie presses, Cassava Republic, […]

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