The best part of travelling the world for me is the people you meet and the friends you make. Some you might never see again, but you may keep in touch with them for a lifetime. Those people make the journey more interesting and worth it. I spent over a year living and working in... Continue Reading →
My shadow and I
When her curved finger calls, I come a crawling.No way to resist, to desist,This unrelenting spell that pulls and wells,drowning me, unearthing me, carrying me,Over and under a treacherous tide. I am turned, tripped, thrashed,Taken to the darkest depths,Til I do not recognise myself anymore.My light, once crystalline and pure,A hollowed shell ravished by her... Continue Reading →
We Write Books
“To Baba and Mama, for encouraging my dreams where words come to life.” “You should start writing,” my mom once told me as I shared stories from a trip. It took me years after that conversation to finally put words on paper. The beginning was slow and tedious, but the more I pushed myself to... Continue Reading →
Chadian Writers – Between Words and Representation
Literature has a pivotal place in global development. Through words, stories, and wisdom, writers shape reflections and act as guardians of thought. In Africa, Chadian literature is not as well-known as it should be outside the Central Africa region. From classical authors such as Baba Moustapha, Joseph Brahim Seid, and Maoundoé Naindouba to contemporary voices... Continue Reading →