CHAPTER 1 Grace Ogot (1930-2015) Grace Ogot wasn’t only a writer, she was also a pioneer of female empowerment. A nurse, journalist, politician and diplomat by profession. Together with Charity Waciuma, they became the first…
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African writer’s American Dream comes true
Imbolo Mbue’s rise to the top of the literary tree is a true fairytale of New York. The 33-year-old Cameroonian writer, who was born in a house without running water or electricity, became the talk…
“Phenomenal Woman” Maya Angelou dies at 86
Renowned American novelist and literal voice Dr. Maya Angelou passed on today the 28th of May at her home in North Carolina. Below is a statement from her family that was posted on her Facebook…
First black African woman nominated for Booker Prize
Zimbabwe’s NoViolet Bulawayo on Tuesday became the first black African woman to be shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, for her tale of a 10-year-old girl who escapes poverty at home only to find new…