Genres of African Literature

Poems from Africa abound. African poetry has been one of the most ancient forms of art that ever existed. It has existed in the music sung by griots, wise sayings, prayers recited, and reflected in...

African drama is as ancient as the civilizations of the world, and its origin runs deep in traditions, storytelling, and community performance. Before scripts and stages, drama dwelt in African...

African literature genres are extremely diverse, considering that there are over 40 countries on the continent. With myriad languages and a multitude of cultures, the literary output of Africa is a...