This week is an exciting week in Birmingham, UK, for those interested in African Studies scholarship! SCOLMA Annual Conference Things come together?: Literary archives from, in and for Africa Monday, 10 September 2018 University of Birmingham The day’s programme and… Read More ›
life writing
Call for Submissions: Wasafiri New Writing Prize, Deadline 15 July 2016
The 2016 Wasafiri New Writing Prize is now open! Submissions are welcome in three categories: Poetry, Fiction and Life Writing. Ensure that you submit your entry/entries by the deadline: 5pm BST on 15 July 2016. Winners will receive £300 and… Read More ›
Review: A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa
AiW Guest: Matthew Lecznar A General Theory of Oblivion tells the real life story of Ludovica Fernandes Mano, a Portuguese woman who spent most of her life in Luanda, Angola. The narrative is framed by Ludo’s remarkable decision to brick herself… Read More ›