There are countless skilled and talented African writers. This list of 6 African contemporary writers includes some of the best authors in the world of literature.
The work these writers publish is always inspiring and refreshing. These writers have shown that they have been able to overcome all of their hardships, and are now speaking out for others who are currently struggling.
- Chinua Achebe
This list wouldn’t be complete without Chinua Achebe. He is one of the most respected writers of all time. Chinua was born in Nigeria, and has been a huge influence in African writing. His first success was his novel, Things Fall Apart (1958).
The novel is about colonial rule and how it interfered with cultural practices. Chinua calls out writers who have been racist in their work, and is a strong leader in the African writing community.
2. Aminatta Forna
Once she released her novel The Devil That Danced on Water in 2003, her work became noticed. Her novel was about her family’s experience in Sierra Leone. They had to suffer through war and tension, and the state of Sierra Leone was the cause of her fathers passing. After The Devil That Danced on Water became a success, Animatta has written many other well received novels.
3. Petina Gappah
Petina shares her stories through her novels. She is an extraordinary author, and her first book was a collection of her life experiences; the book was called An Elegy for Easterly and was published in 2009. She was born in Copperbelt Province...
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