Reviews and discussions of new books, films, and other forms of artistic expression that offer a creative perspective on African politics and society.

“The Upright Revolution: Or Why Humans Walk Upright” by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

June 14, 2017 0

The latest University of California – Irvine Spring 2017 Magazine features our friend and colleague, Professor Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s beautiful fictional story about why humans walk upright.

In the story, the human limbs […]

Opportunities in African Film & Literature: Sembene Film Festival | African Book Collective | Alter-Ciné Foundation Documentary Film Grant

May 19, 2017 0

Sembene Community Film Screening

SEMBENE! has been seen throughout the world, in more than 100 countries, winning multiple awards and being included on several best-of-the-year lists. But it has yet […]

Sub-Saharan Publishers: Developing Books in West Africa

April 3, 2017 0

Sub-Saharan Publishers

In an environment where academic publishing typically privileges older European and North American presses, sub-Saharan Africa has carved a space. Universities in Africa frequently preach the importance of […]

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