The Folded Leaf: Segun Afolabi
And we’re off, Bola with an arm around me, half-running to keep up with Tunde and Mrs Kekere. Is Tunde carrying her? Perhaps so...
Extract: "The Sack": Namwali Serpell
I did not think I would walk again. These dreams give me strength. Not enough. I only got halfway to the kitchen, to the k...
“Hallo Mr. Ibrahim!” the man bellowed, pushing four fat fingers into the Colonel’s shoulder. “Mind if I sit?” He was large, and stunk strongly of alcohol.
“P...
Extract: "Space": By Masande Ntshanga
Thobela’s been named our group leader for the rest of this year. We’ve decided to crown him because he holds the highest ...
Extract: "Flying" By Elnathan John
“I fly."
She didn’t say anything. Perhaps she didn’t hear, I thought. But it was already out, already in the air between ...