How To Be An African

A humourous piece from Chika Unigwe, author of On Black  Sisters Street, on the Western world’s perception of how it is to be an African.

If you are a writer, never forget to acknowledge the fact that your writing style derives from the great story-telling traditions of your people. Talk about being inspired by hearing a wise ancient tell stories under the perfect moonlight of a village night. Fill your memories of such nights with the sounds of chirping crickets; of animals living in complete harmony with humans.

Read the full piece on Africawriting.com