Thursday, 7 September 2017

A celebration of African Literacy by Afrokulcha

If you like books and love african books, this is a place for you. Afrokulcha has hosted a number of events this year dubbed "A celebration of African Literacy" in the city of Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. These have feathered different african authors such as Zukiswa Wanner, Ekow Duker, Malebo Sephodi, Dudu Busani-Dube, Mbali Gcabashe, to name a few.




Catch our last event of the year on Friday 27th October, featuring the amazing authors such as  Angela Makholwa of 30th Candle, Black Widow Society and Red Ink, who will be soon launching her new book "The blessed girl"

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Book Recommendations: African Books

The Afrokulcha team has put together a list of african books to read:
We love this book! African-born poet Lola Shoneyin makes her fiction debut with The Secret Lives of Babi Segi’s Wives, a perceptive, entertaining, and eye-opening novel of polygamy in modern-day Nigeria. If you have read Sue Nyathi’s The Polygamist then you will find this book equally entertaining. 

African fiction at its best!! We learn so much about history when we read books. This compelling African story touches the mind, heart & soul. So many aha moments  , tears in the eyes & heartbreak  Well, The chances of you not sleeping until you finish reading this book, will not be a regret.
When women write, great thoughts & words give you life. Upon encountering Historian, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s quote “Well behaved women seldom make history” – Malebo knew that she was tired of everyone else but herself having a say on who and what she should be. Appropriating this quote, Malebo boldly renounces societal expectations placed on her as a Black woman and shares her journey towards misbehaviour. 
Currently one of the best selling books in South Africa. A memorior of a daughter of a struggle hero Chris Hani. Many years after his death, this story needed to be heard. You will not be disappointed.
Ben Okri, a beautiful African writer. Dangerous love is a book needing to be read. Follow it by reading his 3 book sequel: The Famished Road, Songs of Enchantment & Infinite Riches, you will love his use of words and his story telling.
These books are available online at www.afrokulcha.com
Happy Reading
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