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The Upside Down World of the Other Woman
If some men were honest about their desire to maintain multiple relationships, would the betrayal wound feel less deeply when discovered? Or would such honesty simply expose how fragile many marriages already are? But then there is an even more complicated question beneath that one. Who are the women who choose to remain in marriages where respect has clearly eroded? Is it love? Shared history? Children? Economic reality? Social expectation? Or is the title of Mrs. so powerful that many would rather remain married than confront the humiliation of walking away?
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This year’s theme, “A Decade of Kenyan Stories – Past, Present & Beyond,” invites reflection not only on what Kenyan writers have accomplished, but where their stories are heading.
If international success is the more viable route, what does that mean for the future of African literature and its relationship with homegrown audiences?
The evening of Valentine’s saw a buzz of activities at Alliance Française, a venue well known for its long-standing support of the arts, with attendees in theme for the Red Party in their reds and blacks
Moraa’s poetry reminds us that love—whether quiet or blazing—is a force that shapes us.
BookTok is redefining the landscape of African literature, with the potential to be a game-changer. Photo: Hankins Muhanji
The African publishing industry is brimming with untapped potential, and the sessions at the Sharjah Book Fair 2024 offered a roadmap to unlock it
