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Five must-read books by Ghanaian writers

Friday Sylvia Arthur - 3 Jul 2020

Sylvia Arthur, the founder of the Library of African and the African Diaspora in Accra, selects five works by her favourite Ghanaian authors

Part I: ‘Afropessimism’ and the rituals of anti-black violence

Article Zamansele Nsele - 24 Jun 2020

Frank B Wilderson discusses 'Afropessimism', his memoir that analyses structural violence

Burning varsities: Responding to fire

Article Mokubung Nkomo - 25 May 2018

As by Fire’s hard look at the recent violence on campuses presents dire warnings and hope

Some of my best friends are

Article Sarah Smit - 19 Oct 2017

The social unpacking of interracial friendships is a winding, complex and often dense undertaking.

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Santigold, Raury’s ‘Trap Tears’ and Botsotso magazine are on our Lists this week

Article Arts Desk - 14 Oct 2016

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.

A forum for African writers

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Aug 2008

Percy Zvomuya looks at <i>Africa Writes Back</i> by British publisher James Currey.

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