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Why East African Literature Deserves a Global Spotlight

From Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o to Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, East African writers have long produced world-class literature. It's time the world took notice.

Wanjiku Editor·10 May 2026

Books & Literature

Interview: Magunga Williams on Building Africa's Biggest Literary Blog

The founder of The Magunga Review talks about creating a platform for African stories, the state of literary criticism, and why African readers deserve better.

Wanjiku Editor·15 Mar 2026

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Lamu Cultural Festival: Preserving Swahili Heritage

1d ago

Afrofuturism in East African Visual Art: Beyond Wakanda

10 May

Why East African Literature Deserves a Global Spotlight

10 May

Kenya's Theatre Renaissance: From Stage to Streaming

8 May

Behind the Canvas: Interview with Contemporary Artist Wangechi Mutu

5 May

Upcoming Events

Jun7

Kuona Artists Open Studio 2026

Kuona Artists Collective, Nairobi

Visual Arts

Jun20

Nairobi International Jazz Festival 2026

Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi

Music

Jul10

East African Film Festival 2026

Alliance Française, Nairobi

Film & Video

Jul25

Nairobi Poetry Slam Championship

Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi

Books & Literature

This Week in EA Arts

Curated event picks, new reviews, and exclusive content from the East African art scene.