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REVIEWS

‘Complicated, unorthodox and unapologetic women’: a review of ‘Fiona and Jane’ by Jean Chen Ho

This book overall seats itself comfortably amongst the current literature trend which is focused on exploring the mindset of complicate

Presidency, Sea Creatures, Ghosts, Homelessness and Impersonation: a review of the 2020 AKO Caine Pr

Corona has certainly thrown a wrench in the works, but one thing it could not halt was the annual AKO Caine Prize Short Stories...

Nudity, Refugees, The Closet, Adoption and Online Scamming: Caine Prize 2019 Short Stories Review

The Caine Prize for African Writing has come round again! This year marks its 20th award, and the 2019 candidates did not disappoint. The...

“The British didn’t give your culture a visa: leave it at home.” A review of ‘Manchester

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, author of the critically acclaimed novel, Kintu, has released a new short story collection entitled...

Slum life, Sexuality, Gender and Violence: Caine Prize 2018 Short Stories Review

The 2018 Caine Prize shortlist provided another interesting blend of African writers. The five names included: Nonyelum Ekwempu (Nigeria)...

Feminism, Horror, Romance and Cyber Warfare: Caine Prize 2017 Short Stories Review

The shortlist for the 2017 Caine Prize consisted of an exciting mix of African writers. The five names included: Lesley Nneka Arimah...