Month: October 2024
‘But It’s just hair’: Understanding Black HAIRstory
I was 10 and addicted to the burning feeling of the relaxer in my hair. The hairstylist would look at me as she massaged the chemical into my scalp, saying ‘tell me when it burns, my dear’. I’d nod but secretly relished the tingling in my scalp. That meant it was working. So I would […]
You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
Blurb: Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. She isn’t ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the home of a celebrity chef, and a curator who […]
African Lit Club: About Us
Heeey, bookworms! I’m Aisha, the founder of the African Lit Club, and I’m thrilled you’re here. This club is my passion project – a place for us to geek out over the rich literary traditions of Africa and its global diaspora. I started The A Word blog a couple years back, diving into all kinds […]