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We are seeking emerging writers to review African fiction & poetry collections.
Writers will:
• Get published
• Work with our editorial team
• Build their portfolio
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Interested? Apply here:👇🏽
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Short Story Saturday is back again this October 17th!
Join us as Rabhelani Mguni reads his story, Solitarius, this Saturday, on Google Meet by 6PM WAT.
Do not miss it, join us here:
meet.google.com/dxe-pzhy-wwa…
Read his story here:
olongoafrica.com/solitarius/
One hour to go! See you soon. đź’ś
Meet Rabhelani Mguni, our Short Story Saturday feature for October.
He will be reading Solitarius tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th at 6pm WAT and we want you there for the conversation.
Join us on Google Meet here: 👇🏽
calendar.app.google/BhZyZfoC……
See you there!
Meet Rabhelani Mguni, our Short Story Saturday feature for October.
He will be reading Solitarius tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th at 6pm WAT and we want you there for the conversation.
Join us on Google Meet here: 👇🏽
calendar.app.google/BhZyZfoC……
See you there!
We took our time, but our book of the month is finally here!
This month, we are reading Even If The Stars Should Fall by Natasha Omokhodion (@TashOmokhodion).
Have you read this book? Give us spoilers in the comments. đź’ś
Literary Denizens retweeted
@OlongoAfrica published my first writing half a decade ago.
Come and join us this Saturday I will join @its_august_ine and the @LiteraryDenizen community to read and discuss my short story Solitarius.
olongoafrica.com/solitarius/
Short Story Saturday is back again this October 17th!
Join us as Rabhelani Mguni reads his story, Solitarius, this Saturday, on Google Meet by 6PM WAT.
Do not miss it, join us here:
meet.google.com/dxe-pzhy-wwa…
Read his story here:
olongoafrica.com/solitarius/
Short Story Saturday is back again this October 17th!
Join us as Rabhelani Mguni reads his story, Solitarius, this Saturday, on Google Meet by 6PM WAT.
Do not miss it, join us here:
meet.google.com/dxe-pzhy-wwa…
Read his story here:
olongoafrica.com/solitarius/
What a conversation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Language, AI and the Future of African Writing.
Here’s one thought from Mubanga Kalimamukwento that stayed with us.
We go live in less than 2 hours! 🚀
What does AI mean for the future of African writing?
Join us for Language, AI and the Future of African Writing, an official 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival Bookends Event.
Date: Sept. 25, by 6 PM WAT /1 PM EDT, on Zoom.
Register here:
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BKBF2026 #BookDiscUSs
Literary Denizens retweeted
Happening in less than two hours. ⏰
Have you registered? Click on the post below for the link. 👇🏽
What does AI mean for the future of African writing?
Join us for Language, AI and the Future of African Writing, an official 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival Bookends Event.
Date: Sept. 25, by 6 PM WAT /1 PM EDT, on Zoom.
Register here:
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BKBF2026 #BookDiscUSs
We’re almost ready to begin!
Our Project Manager, Nmesomma Ekezie, has a quick invitation for you. Join us TODAY as we discuss AI, language and the future of African writing.
6 PM WAT. Register here:
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
See you there! đź’ś
1 day to go!
Still deciding where you stand on AI and African writing?
Join us tomorrow Friday, September 25, at 6 PM WAT for Language, AI and the Future of African Writing.
Register now: 👇🏽
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BookDiscUSs #BKBF2026
Where do you draw the line when it comes to AI?
Tell us below and we will bring it up tomorrow in our conversation on: Language, AI and the Future of African Writing.
Register here now if you haven't yet:
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BKBF2026 #BookDiscUSs
If any of these sound like you, this conversation is for you.
Join us on Friday, September 25 at 6 PM WAT as we talk about AI, language and the future of African writing.
Register here:
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BookDiscUSs #BKBF2026
3 days to go!
Still deciding where you stand on AI and African writing?
Join us this Friday, September 25, at 6 PM WAT for Language, AI and the Future of African Writing.
Register now: 👇🏽
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BookDiscUSs #BKBF2026
Would you read a story generated by AI, and why?
Drop your answer below. We're unpacking this live on Sept 25.
Click the link below to register if you haven’t:
brooklynbookfestival.org/eve…
#BKBF2026 #BookDiscUSs
Meet Angel Nduka-Nwosu — our Short Story Saturday feature for September.
She'll be reading Nkiruka or What Lies Ahead Is Greater today, September 12th at 5pm WAT and we want you there.
Join us on Google Meet: calendar.app.google/tosLjizd…
See you there. đź’ś
He said what he said.đź’ś
Short Story Saturday is TODAY with @asangelwassayin. 5pm WAT on Google Meet, don't miss it.
Join us here:
calendar.app.google/tosLjizd…
#ShortStorySaturday
RSVP for SSS here: calendar.app.google/tosLjizd…
Nkiruka or What Lies Ahead Is Greater as published in @Randomphjournal
You can read the story here:
randomphotojournal.com/nkiru…
And RSVP below:
calendar.app.google/dWwSYyQz…
They say the grass is greener on the other side, but Angel prefers to say "what lies ahead is greater."
Sept 12th, 5pm WAT: @asangelwassayin reads "Nkiruka or What Lies Ahead Is Greater" for Short Story Saturday.
Check thread for the link to story and RSVP
#ShortStorySaturday
Nkiruka or What Lies Ahead Is Greater as published in @Randomphjournal
You can read the story here:
randomphotojournal.com/nkiru…
And RSVP below:
calendar.app.google/dWwSYyQz…
Literary Denizens retweeted
What a month we’re having at @LiteraryDenizen!
Today Sept 12 at 5PM WAT, we’ll be featuring @asangelwassayin for our monthly Short Story Saturday series.
By 6PM WAT today, @FrankNjugi will be facilitating our Q3 workshop with @Qwanibok.
Oh, and there’s our @BKBF Bookend event.
