We Will Lead Africa Launches it's Returnee Edition: Call for submissions

In the spirit of Sankofa and celebrating the returnee experience, We Will Lead  Africa is excited to announce their call for chapter submissions for a first-of-its-kind volume of stories by and about everyday Africans born and/or raised in the Diaspora, who have made the choice to return to lead change and transformation across the continent. 

Interested in submitting a piece to this volume? Join the movement of everyday Africans, leading and owning our own narratives. Tell your story of action, change and transformation. Visit www.wewillleadafrica.com for more information. 

Author Patrice Juah journey's her readers through her new book "Under Ducor Skies"

Patrice Juah Author of Under Ducor Skies 

We celebrate our renowned Bosschique Patrice Juah on the launch of her new poetry compilation titled  Under Ducor Skies  Ranking in #1 for the first two weeks within it's launch on Amazon, Under Ducor Skies is a beautiful work of art and poetry that focuses on the hope that keeps Liberia alive through the eyes of the author. Patrice is a writer, entrepreneur, broadcaster, communications strategist and girls rights advocate who is seeking to change the face of Liberia to the world internationally.

Patrice Juah's new release Under Ducor Skies

Under Ducor Skies is a "reflective journey across lost childhood, war, arduous youth, and caged dreams, to a time of soaring peace, where bullets are finally silenced, with an even greater battle left to silence within. In a town that is a shadow of its previous self, and everything around you tells you that you’ll fail, how do you keep the shredded pieces of hope alive?". 

Patrice Juah Author of Under Ducor Skies 

Patrice has also served as editor a series of poetry books for her  a recent book titled Enchanting Voices a poetry compilation as part of her Sexy Like a Book Initiative. We celebrate Patrice Juah on this new venture and continue to celebrate and applaud her efforts. To purchase the new release visit the Amazon link Here.

WCA has had the priviledge of following Patrice through her journey and we couldn't be more proud of the amazing work she is doing. We continue to wish her success.

Patrice Juah's Edited poetry compilation Enchanting Voices

We are Growing! Apply to become a contributor to WCA!

I never thought the day would come where we would be bringing on new members into the community, but voila here we are in our 5th year of consistently curating high quality stories of African women and we are ready to hear more  voices! We are searching for African women both in the diaspora and on the African continent who are interested in joining our team of contributors. Please read criteria on the flyer below and if this is you then join us as we continue on our journey! 

All interested contributors should kindly send over a writing sample, and your profile by April 15th. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Top Books To Indulge in this Summer 2014

So as summer rolls around a few of my friends have reached out and asked about what are some fun light summer reads by African writers. As an avid reader of African women writers the likes of Adichie, Ama Ata etc, It was really difficult to find new and fresh African love novels that I haven't read already. I however was determined to take my time and do some research on my own, hoping it will not only help me but my readers who are interested in such genre as well!   I hope you all enjoy reading and feel free to share your thoughts on any of them should you read!

1. African Love Stories an Anthology by Ama Ata Aidoo

There is something about a good short story, short enough to get it's point across, and also keep you wanting for more. I am hoping this first read can do just that. This author is by far one of my favorite African women writers so this book definitely made my top read for the summer.

2.  Baking Cakes in Kigali, Gaile Perkins

I honestly loved the name of this book, and my goal was to get light hearted reads this summer and this one caught my eye.

3.  The Spider King's Daughter, Chibunbo Onuzo

This book seems interesting and has a love story twist to it, so I definitely had to put it on my to read list.

4. We need new names, Noviolet Bulawayo

I am currently reading this book and I absolutely love the point of view and it's set in zimbabwe can't wait to dig in a bit more this summer.

5. Joy Came in the Morning by Yema Lucilda Hunter 

I actually was fortunate to meet Ms. Hunter during my time in Ghana and she is such a humble amazing woman, it wasn't until later a cousin of mine recommended her writing to me and I have decided to put it on my list to read for the summer. She is probably known amongst a lot of Sierra Leoneans for her popular novel The Road to Freedom. I look forward to reading this romance read. 

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