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  • Read Six African Poems...

    African Poems on the Underground poster

    Experience all the poetic offerings that make up African Poems on the Underground for 2007, in association with Africa Beyond.

  • Interview: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie © Karen Jackson

    Molara Wood interviews Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of 'Half of a Yellow Sun', shortlisted for the 2007 Orange Prize.

  • Review: Measuring Time

    Helon Habila. © Tom Langdon

    Molara Wood reviews Nigerian author, Helon Habila’s second novel, 'Measuring Time'. He will be appearing at the Word from Africa event at the British Museum on 2 June.

  • Stranger than Fiction

    Courttia Newland

    After his recent extensive journey through Kenya in the spring of 2007, author Courttia Newland shares his experiences and views on Africa with Koye Oyedeji.

  • The Uncertainty of Hope

    Valerie Tagwira

    Felicity Heywood talks to Zimbabwean doctor and first time author Valerie Tagwira about her debut offering, 'The Uncertainty of Hope', and her country's recent struggles.

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