It goes without saying that a lot of young people are taking the bull by the horns these days. From Chibundu Onuzo, the 20 year old who got a publishing deal from UK publishing firm, Faber & Faber to Mo’Cheddah, the 20 year old award winning rapper, young people continue to prove that the younger the better.
We were reminded of this fact when we attended ‘An Evening with Adaora Mbelu’ organized by Blues & Hills Consultancy on Monday, the 4th of April, 2011. Not only were we impressed by the event flow but also by the fact that all the major organizers were published writers not older than 25. The guest for the day, Adaora, 24, had an amazing resume that could make 40 year-olds envious.
So to celebrate our young energetic people, we would ask that our readers name the best book by an African writer not older than twenty five that you have read. We would love to hear from you!
13 Responses
I believe it’s chimamanda adichie
We are sorry, that entry does not qualify. Chimamanda is well over 25! But keep trying!
Well… I’d say nnamani chiemerie. He is 18 yrs and is burstling with promise
I’d say Uwaoma Eizu, winner of the 2010 ken Saro Wiwa Award for Poetry, texas, USA. Quite a profound human capital developer, poet and short story writer. You can do a google search on him. I just finished reading one of his notes on http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=496597313256
Thanks for stopping by. Well, this only reinforces our belief that the next generation of Achebes and Soyinkas have begun excelling.
Actually i think some are still yet to come,that is,some who have everything it takes to be a great writer like Udokwu izuchukwu,madu chisom,nnamani chiemerie and others for those i really know because i know there are some really out there that need to be exposed to there world of reality
Thank you for your comment. Of course, there are many great undiscovered writers. Farafina remains committed to providing opportunities for these young ones through our literary events, creative writing workshops and writing competitions.
I don’t know how young is young. Watch out for Chris Ogunlowo. I hear he is in his 20s. He is a brilliant wordsmith. Check out his blog. http://www.aloofaa.blogspot.com and marvel at some of his words. I know he is working on his first book.
Dominic Mhiripiri (Zimbabwean) student at Brown: praised among others by Chinua Achebe.
T’is very appalling that l take this new wing, but l cannot afford to backslide my personnal determination for the quest to satisfy another.
CHINAMMADA and CREW should know that some stones are still yet to be turned-Some youths are rich in brain, but poor in pocket…COGITATE…do something…and don’t kill thier murstard potentials.
Thank you.
Chibundu Onuzo is very fit for “FAME”.
I have only heard of chimamanda
I have only heard of chimamanda but I am not sure of her age