Africa in Words

Africa in Words is a literary platform dedicated to African writing and the people, ideas, and publishing communities surrounding it. Through articles by its editorial team and guest contributors, the site explores contemporary and historical literature from across Africa and its diasporas. Its content includes author interviews and Q&As, book and short-story reviews, critical essays, and spotlights on writers, editors, publishers, and literary themes.

The platform also follows major literary events and awards, including the Caine Prize for African Writing, with series featuring shortlisted authors and the publishers who bring their work to readers. Recent coverage ranges from conversations with emerging publishers and writers to analyses of African literature, migration, identity, gender, and cultural life. Africa in Words invites readers to engage with its work and provides a route for guest contributions through its submission contact. By combining criticism, conversation, and creative-community perspectives, the platform offers an accessible resource for readers interested in African literature and its evolving place in the wider literary world.