The Imoko night by Boubacar Boris Diop

This is my first time reading a collection of short stories and I most definitely enjoy it…

Something Torn and New: An African Renaissance by Ngugi Wa Thiong’o

Technically, this is a set of lectures by Professor Thiong’o on African renaissance and languages. The author presents the case for writing in African languages and the pride of African names. Also, there is a…

Pain nu by Mohamed Choukri

The Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra

This is book 1 of my Ramadan 2013 Reading challenge. I pick up this book expecting…

Ramadan Reading Challenge MidTerm Report

Today is day 17 of Ramadan. We have to fast 29 days (or 30) which means I have 12 days to go.

A big thank you to all of the people reading alongside me, even though you have not officially enter the challenge . I thank you for the…

The New Harvest : Agricultural Innovation in Africa By Calestous Juma

The New ambitions of New Delhi towards Africa : On India and Africa By Alioune Ndiaye

I have got the privilege to be invited as a panelist on the launch of this very important book. Basically, I had to discuss the book with the author the way I usually do in this blog…

Ramadan 2013 Reading Challenge

Latest news in town, North Africa is part of Africa!

Sometimes, I forget and need to be reminded. That’s why I have decided to read exclusively Arab authors this Ramadan. I have only heard one name and it was Yasmina Khaddra. The sad truth, I have…

The Other Crucifix By Benjamin Kwakye

First, I would like to thank the Africa Book club for bringing this book to my attention.Otherwise, I wouldn’t know about it.

It’s funny the other day I was having a chat on twitter with a Ghanaian,who was asking me about the Ghanaian…