The director, the emcee and the racer: a check in
Of Africa is coming up on our second birthday soon and we can’t help but be nostalgic. In January 2017, we launched an idea for a series of essays, interviews and art pieces that centered …
Archive: September 2018
Three of my favourite places in Ottawa, my city
I grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to Canada to pursue higher education. I lived on the east coast for a number of years after which I moved mainland to complete my Masters of Public Health …
Reasons why we write as women Of Africa
You may be aware that Of Africa writers have a Facebook group where we share information about writing competitions and award opportunities, discuss issues that are important to us, and lift …
Amma Asante is Britain’s director to watch
In Hollywood, the lights are brighter. This is one of many reasons the talented British screenwriter and director Amma Asante, whose parents are Ghanaian, is not a household name. But she …
Three of my favourite places in Montreal, my city
Its summer in Montreal, and Montrealers all over treasure our 100 days of summer. I love to go out with my books and find spaces to read, eat and create in the sun. I have called Montreal …