Daughter of Africa: The story of Kenya’s PR guru, Gina Din
In Daughter of Africa: An Autobiography, Kenya’s corporate communications pioneer Gina Din tells the story of her ascent to the top with verve and honesty. Review by Stephen Williams.
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A rich harvest of African writing talent in 2022
Following a phenomenally successful 2021 for African writers, this year is also shaping up as another bumper harvest. Gail Collins reviews works from seasoned pens as well as those fresh to publication.
Soyinka at his searing best
In his first novel in 47 years, Wole Soyinka is back to his unique style, with an unflinching look at the often absurd complexities of life in Nigeria that is also a rollicking whodunit.
Review: The First Woman by Jennifer Makumbi
The First Woman by Jennifer Makumbi is a beautiful book for women, about women, that should be read by all men who would like to understand women.
Review: A Son of the Nile by Teddy Warria
Part poem and part workbook, Son of the Nile by Teddy Warria captivates us with a rich tapestry of the Kenyan entrepreneur’s colourful life, says reviewer Anne Pratt.
Review: At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop
David Diop’s novel gives a merciless yet poignant insight into the experience of West Africans who served, died or had their lives changed forever in the brutal trenches of World War I. Review by Gail Collins.