LSE Space for Thought Literary Festival

Souffles turns 50: Remembering the “Breath” of Moroccan Francophone Literature

By Africa in Words Guest on 26 February , 2016 • ( 1 )

AiW Guest: Khalid Lyamlahy Khalid Lyamlahy recalls the role played by Moroccan review Souffles in initiating a new cultural movement in 1960s Morocco. This is part of our joint series with the LSE Africa blog: Reflections on African Literature taking place… Read More ›

Of Lagos, startups, cigarettes and prostitutes: a Nigerian writer unveils his literary inspiration

By Africa in Words Guest on 22 February , 2016 • ( 2 )

AiW Guest: Leye Adenle Leye Adenle discusses how an encounter with a sex worker led to him giving her the central role in his first feature-length novel. This is part of our joint series with the LSE Africa blog: Reflections on… Read More ›