Through a collage of poems, essays, fiction, conversations, and visual
art, Imagine Africa: Volume Three brings together some of the most
essential writers, artists, and thinkers of contemporary Africa.
Including powerful photographs in color by Zanele Muholi, stills from
the films of Jean-Pierre Bekolo, and works of fiction and poetry from
nine languages, Imagine Africa: Volume Three offers a glimpse into a
kaleidoscopic and vibrant continent.
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*The series is published by Island Position, the literary imprint of the
Pirogue Collective - the cultural expression of Senegal's Gorée
Institute, which aims to celebrate the diverse voices and imaginations
of the continent of Africa and its diaspora. The collective encourages
vital dialogue between writers and visual artists from across Africa
with those from other parts of the world.
Spanning across numerous languages, traditions, and media, Imagine
Africa: Volume Three brings together some of the most essential voices
and visions of Africa today.
Contributors include:
- Hassan Hajjaj
- Reesom Haile
- Chika Unigwe
- Isaac O. Delano
- Kerry Bystrom
- Ungulani Ba Ka Khosa
- Breyten Breytenbach
- Hassan Ghedi Santur
- Alfred Schaffer
- Sanmao
- Tarek Eltayeb
- Diekoye Oyeyinka
- Jean-Pierre Bekolo
- Kenneth Harrow
Translators include:
- Nicole Ball
- David Ball
- Charles Cantalupo
- Akin Adesokan
- David Brookshaw
- Kai Krienke
- Sara C. Hanaburgh
- Michelle Hutchinson
- Mike Fu
- Kareem James Abu-Zeid
- Bhakti Shringarpure
- Abdourahmane Waberi
- Zanele Muholi
- Jean Senac
- Emmanuel Dongala
