Blogs about: Binyavanga Wainaina
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Chimurenga, volume 14
More viral marketing for the latest edition of Cape Town-based lit magazine, Chimurenga. These 2 webverts are for Chimurenga 14, “Everyone Has Their Indian” which explores the Third World … more →
Africa is a Country
How (not) to write about Africa
Iran wrote 4 weeks ago: A short response to the text ‘How to Write About Africa’ by its author Binyavanga Wainai … more →
Who Owns African Literature?
Enisio wrote 1 month ago: Why does it have to be “owned?” It is African Literature. It just is. There really is no owner. That … more →
how NOT to write about Afrika!
molisa wrote 1 month ago: i first read this piece, by binyavanga wainaina, last year. the intricate layers of over standing, s … more →
Agora todos os clichês juntos
juborges wrote 2 months ago: Texto impecável sobre todos os clichês que são usados para falar de África. O autor, diz a lenda, é … more →
ladies and gents, djimon hounsou
shmohawk wrote 2 months ago: With an excellent primer written by Binyavanga Wainaina (a really good writer and journalist) on how … more →
Weekly Read-Along---September 25, 2009: How to Write about Africa
wepoplaski wrote 2 months ago: Material for the Stout-Hearted Reader to Ruminate ♦ Essays, Lectures & Speeches ♦ — — — Biny … more →
Oldie but Goodie, How (Not To) Talk About Africa
cooper wrote 3 months ago: A post a Feministing reminded me of this essay by Binyavanga Wainaina. Wainaina is Kenyan born award … more →
Madaraka Day Special
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Muigwithania 2.0 wrote 6 months ago: My Enunciation I like many of you, appreciate the comforts and security of the familiar,I enjoy the … more →
Maina Kiai,Muite autophobia Xtreme
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Muigwithania 2.0 wrote 8 months ago: * A response to Maina Kiai and Paul Muite Opinion – “Ethnic ‘entitlement’ does not bode … more →
Chimurenga, volume 14
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Sean wrote 8 months ago: More viral marketing for the latest edition of Cape Town-based lit magazine, Chimurenga. These 2 web … more →
Kwani on Google Books
Sean wrote 8 months ago: The first four issues of Kenyan literary magazine, Kwani!, (the brainchild of writer Binyavanga Wain … more →
But Africa IS a Country
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misswretched wrote 9 months ago: I recently came across this brilliant essay by Binyavanga Wainaina (first published in 2005): … more →
Today's Required Reading: Binyavanga Wainaina
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Barbara Jane Reyes wrote 9 months ago: I just read Binyavanga Wainaina, “How to Write About Africa,” at Granta 92. I dig this e … more →
How Not to Write About Africa
Sean wrote 9 months ago: Posted with vodpod I suppose this essay will be talked about in the same way previous generations qu … more →
'Blame the West for Africa’s situation. But do not be too specific'*
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Sean wrote 10 months ago: Posted with vodpod The trailer for the new Clive Owen star vehicle, “The International“. … more →
ZAM
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Sean wrote 11 months ago: I picked up the latest issue of Dutch language magazine, ZAM Africa Magazine, at a book shop in Schi … more →
The Financial Crisis from Below
Tavia wrote 11 months ago: Another fine internet missive from Kenya’s Binyavanga Wainaina, featuring his signature blend … more →
The Effects of International Aid
Scott Kistler wrote 11 months ago: On Wednesday night, I listened to a great episode of public radio’s Speaking of Faith. Krista … more →
Q's AFRICA week: 2. How NOT to write about Africa
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markmeynell wrote 11 months ago: I’ve joined up to (RED)Wire – Bono & Co’s weekly music ‘magazine’ … more →
