Nigerian men have long been a thorn in the side of many Kenyan men, often accused of “stealing” their women with their reputation for being exceptionally romantic. They’re also frequently in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Womanisers make naïve girls think they are the most loved persons in the world, only to realise that they were all along being led down the garden path.

Macondo will feature workshops and panel sessions, including a book publishing process workshop that will demystify the journey to author success.

Over the previous three festivals and additional side events, the Macondo Book Society has hosted 59 authors and artists from 20 countries, including 2021 Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah.

Confronted with mind-numbing crimes, it is writers like Kasaine who step up to the plate, use their imagination and help us make sense of these events.

The hybrid nature of the Fair—combining panel discussions, master classes, experiential activities, and book sales—made it wholesome and even more vibrant than the first edition.