If female genital mutilation is a cultural phenomenon, than cultural phenomena should be drawn upon by those who wish to oppose it, observe Levin (U. of Maryland U. College in Europe, Germany) and Asa
This anthology of reflections is a companion to the 2008 television series of the same title, providing more detail about how things have changed and how they have stalled in the African country since
This biography of President John Agyekum Kufuor traces his journey and rise to power in 2000 as the first democratically elected president for the conservative New Patriotic Party (NPP) in nearly 40 y
Claudia Jones is one of my personal heroines. I spent my formative political years in Claudia Jones's London stamping ground of Notting Hill - it was the classic centre of post-war black activism in B
This important book documents stimulating and engaging reflections and thoughts from internationalwriters and commentators who collectively validate and establish Soyinka as more than deserving ofthe
This collection of ten essays on economic development in African nations highlights challenges faced by governments and populations in several areas of economic, political and infrastructural developm
This new edition gives an insight into Ken Saro-Wiwa’s ideology, his own record of arrest in July 1993 and imprisonment, the story of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), the str
This radical collection of short stories is a double award-winning book aimed at debunking the myth about African women as impoverished victims. The stories deal with challenging themes representing s
A unique and epic novel describing the African Diasporic immigrant experience conveyed through the protagonist's immersion in American college life, which leads to his alienation from home. Kwakye cov
A Fine Madness gives an insider's perspective on the nature of war and the effect on African identities, filling a longstanding gap in the literature of Africa. Gomo combines powerful prose and poetr
This book is a first in combining essays from women about their African fathers and vice versa. This anthology will not only provide a significant set of insights into the relationship between father
This collection edited by Ivor Agyeman-Duah is an important and timely publication that bringstogether bright voices comprising budding and accomplished African writers under one roof. Thecollection i
A group of African women at a specific period in Southern Africa’s history find their family life under pressure from capitalist modernity and apartheid. This is a deeply humane, sympathetic and gener
