African trader Nelson (centre) in a photo shop in Guangzhou, China.
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She reveals a range of African experiences: from traders to martial arts champions, visa overstayers to heart surgeons.
Ndabaningi Sithole, July 1977.
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Despite being almost erased from history, Sithole’s ideas are still relevant today.
Lindiwe Mabuza (right) with President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018.
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For her, art was a weapon in the struggle and a tool for education. She used every opportunity to build movements and to archive experiences in writing.
Best-selling Nigerian novelist and literary superstar Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
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African literary prizes are slowly becoming more relevant and richer, thanks to writers organising on the continent.
Okri (left) and Liam Bell right)
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It begins and ends with tone, according to the Nigerian writer.