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Nights black as crows summon relics; floating phantoms of our fallen fathers. Twigs from protection rituals give birth to smoke of breath-taking introspection. Can we sever the ties that link us [...]

The history of humanity is awash with divergent versions of human existence. Some, we have chosen to believe, some, we have thrown into the trash, whereas some have made sense to us yet have had [...]

The three 13-year-olds, Bessie, Khulekani and Turnaya asked the Queen to give them the same bed-chamber. Right now if they followed her generosity to split up in such a big castle with countless [...]

It all began during the holidays many years ago after a visit to his auntie’s place. Being a hard-working boy, Denis had helped in doing household chores and his aunt in appreciation had given [...]

Tito’s birthday is in two weeks and he’s yet to come up with a theme for the party. He walks to the living room and asks his parents “Mum, Dad, what kind of party should I have for my birthday, [...]

In the grave of the brave Our feet are crunching, crushing bones, Releasing the remnants, of the spirits they hold. As we move forward, the future calls, but the past before us echoes stories [...]

The day you were born the rain fell. It was the beginning of a new week and they hoped like the rain had done, good things will accompany you too. So, after your father named you – they [...]

With gratitude to Writers Space Africa Foundation, African Writers Development Trust, and Writers Space Africa (Tanzania Chapter), I present the winners of both the 2021 African Writers Awards [...]

Interaction is a great gateway to innovation, sharing, and learning in every society that desires growth. Such is the aim of the African Writers Conference (AWC), a yearly event that targets [...]