From Side Project to Institution
What started as a personal blog has become one of Africa's most influential literary platforms. Magunga Williams built The Magunga Review from scratch, creating a space where African books, writers, and ideas take centre stage.
On Literary Criticism
"African literature has a criticism problem," Williams says. "We celebrate publication but rarely engage with the quality of the work. We need honest, rigorous criticism that respects both the writer and the reader."
The Future of African Publishing
Williams is optimistic about the future. "Digital platforms are democratising both writing and reading. A writer in Kisumu can now reach a reader in Lagos without going through London or New York. That changes everything."
