EPISODE · Aug 19, 2021 · 34 MIN
Africa’s Literary Scene
from Into Africa · host CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
African creatives are using online literary magazines to publish their work directly to the web—resulting in more visibility, wider audiences, and richer conversation. Judd Devermont is joined by Abdi Latif Dahir (New York Times), Ambassador Makila James, and content creator Derick Matsengarwodzi to discuss this trend. Guests also cover the unilateral ceasefire in Tigray and pro-democracy protests in eSwatini. eSwatini with Cebelihle Mbuyisa - Cebelihle Mbuyisa, Judd Devermont, Nicole Wilett The New Magazines and Journals Shaping Africa’s Literary Scene – Abdi Latif Dahir “What this generation wants”: African authors publishing direct to the web - Derick Matsengarwodzi
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African creatives are using online literary magazines to publish their work directly to the web—resulting in more visibility, wider audiences, and richer conversation. Judd Devermont is joined by Abdi Latif Dahir (New York Times), Ambassador Makila James, and content creator Derick Matsengarwodzi to discuss this trend. Guests also cover the unilateral ceasefire in Tigray and pro-democracy protests in eSwatini. eSwatini with Cebelihle Mbuyisa - Cebelihle Mbuyisa, Judd Devermont, Nicole Wilett The New Magazines and Journals Shaping Africa’s Literary Scene – Abdi Latif Dahir “What this generation wants”: African authors publishing direct to the web - Derick Matsengarwodzi
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