List of African writers by country
This is a list of prominent and notable writers from Africa. It includes poets, novelists, children's writers, essayists, and scholars, listed by country.
- Noureddine Aba (1921–1996), playwright and poet.[Gikandi]
- Ferhat Abbas (1899–1995), political leader and essayist.[Gikandi]
- Salim Aïssa, pseudonym of Boukella, writer of detective fiction.[Gikandi]
- Wasini al-A'raj (1954– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Malek Alloula (1937– ), poet and critic.[Gikandi]
- Djamal Amrani (1935–2005), poet and essayist.[Gikandi]
- Jean Amrouche (1907–1962), poet.[Gikandi]
- Marguerite Taos Amrouche (1913–1976), writer and singer.[Gikandi]
- Leila Aouchal (1937– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Maya Arriz Tamza (1957– ), storyteller, novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Fatima Bakhaï (1949– ).[Gikandi]
- Azouz Begag (1957– ), social scientist and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Rabah Belamri (1946–1995), poet, short story writer and critic.[Gikandi]
- Myriam Ben (1928–2001), novelist, poet and activist.[Gikandi]
- 'Abdelhamid Ben Hadouga (1928–1996), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Jacqueline Benslimane, poet.[Gikandi]
- Réda Bensmaia, novelist and critic.[Gikandi]
- Albert Bensoussan, novelist, translator and academic.[Gikandi]
- Fatiha Berezak, poet and performer.[Gikandi]
- Aïcha Bouabaci, poet and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Rachid Boudjedra (1941– ), writer and educator.[Gikandi]
- Nina Bouraoui (1967– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Hocine Bouzaher (1935– ), poet, politician and editor.[Gikandi]
- Albert Camus (1913–1960), author, philosopher and journalist.
- Hélène Cixous (1937–), feminist writer and critic.
- Djamila Debeche (1926– ), novelist and essayist.[Gikandi]
- Jacques Derrida (1930–2004), philosopher.
- Mohammed Dib (1920–2003), novelist and poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Tahar Djaout (1954–1993), journalist, poet and fiction writer.[Gikandi]
- Assia Djebar (1936– ), Francophone writer, film-maker and academic.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Frantz Fanon, originally from Martinique (1925–1961), psychiatrist, philosopher and political theorist.
- Achour Fenni, poet and academic.
- Mouloud Feraoun (1913–1962).[Gikandi]
- Touati Fettouma (1950– ), Francophone novelist of the Maghreb.[Killam & Rowe]
- Fatima Gallaire (1944– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Anna Greki, pseudonym of Colette Anna Grégoire (1931–1966), poet.[Gikandi]
- Malek Haddad (1927–1978), novelist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Aicha Lemsine (1942– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Mouloud Mammeri (1917–1989), Kabyle writer, anthropologist and linguist.[Gikandi]
- Latifa Ben Mansour (1950– ), writer and linguist.
- Rachid Mimouni (1945–1995), writer, teacher and activist.[Gikandi]
- Ahlam Mostaghanemi (1953– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Mohammed Ould Cheikh (1905–1938), poet and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Leila Rezzoug (1956– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Boualem Sansal (1949– ) novelist.
- Leïla Sebbar (1941– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Jean Sénac (1926–1962), poet.[Gikandi]
- al-Tāhir Wattar (1936– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Kateb Yacine (1929–1989), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Ahmed Zitouni (1949– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- José Eduardo Agualusa (1960– ), journalist and writer.[Gikandi]
- Mário Pinto de Andrade (1928–1990), poet and politician
- Arlindo Barbeitos (1940– ), poet
- Mendes de Carvalho, writing as Uanhenga Xitu, politician and Africanist writer in Portuguese and Kimbundu.[Gikandi][1]
- Maria João Chipalavela[2]
- Alexandre Dáskalos (1924–), poet[3]
- Maria Alexandre Dáskalos[4]
- Raul David (1918–)[5]
- Lopito Feijóo (1963– ), poet.[6]
- Ernesto Lara Filho (1932–1977), poet[7]
- Domingos Florentino (1953–)[8]
- Duque Kate Hama (1963–)[9]
- António Jacinto (1924–1991), poet and political activist.[Gikandi]
- Sousa Jamba (1966– ), Anglophone journalist and novelist.[10][11]
- Kandjila (1973–)[12]
- Luis Kandjimbo (1960– ), essayist and critic.[13]
- Dia Kassembe (1946– ), Francophone writer and novelist.[14]
- Alda Lara (1930–1962), poet.
- Manuel de Santos Lima (1935–)[15]
- Reis Luís, or "Mbwanga" (1968– ), Portuguese-language novelist.[16]
- João Maimona (1955– ), poet and essayist.[17]
- Cikakata Mbalundu (Aníbal Simões) (1955–)[18]
- Manuel Rui Monteiro (1941– ), poet.[Gikandi][19]
- Agostinho Neto (1922–1979), poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Frederico Ningi (1959–), poet, journalist[20]
- Ondjaki (1977– ), poet, novelist and dramatist.
- Pepetela, pen-name of Artur Carlos Maurício Pestana dos Santos (1941–), writer of fiction.[Gikandi]
- Inácio Rebelo de Andrade (1935–)[21]
- Oscar Ribas (1909–2004), novelist
- Alcides Sakala Simões (1953–)[22]
- Aires de Almeida Santos[23]
- Paula Tavares (1952– ), poet.
- Timóteo Ulika (Cornélio Caley)[24]
- José Luandino Vieira (1935– ), short-story writer and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Mota Yekenha (1962–)[25]
- Stanislas Adotevi (1934– ), French-language academic and philosopher.[Gikandi]
- Adelaide Fassinou (1955– ), novelist
- Berte-Evelyne Agbo, French-language poet also connected with Senegal.
- Barbara Akplogan (1984 – ), French-language writer.[26]
- Julien Alapini (1906–1971), ethnographer and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Francis Aupiais (1877–1945), French-born missionary and anthropologist.[27]
- Olympe Bhêly-Quenum (1928 – ), writer and journalist.[Gikandi]
- Jérôme Carlos (1944– ), novelist,poet.[Gikandi]
- Florent Couao-Zotti (1964), novelist,writer of comics, plays and short stories.
- Félix Couchoro (1900–1968), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Moudjib Djinadou (1965– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Paul Hazoumé (1890–1980), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Gisèle Hountondji (1954– ), French-language novelist.[28]
- Paulin J. Hountondji (1942– ), philosopher and politician.
- Paulin Joachim (1931– ), poet, journalist and editor.
- Barnabé Laye (1941 – ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Hortense Mayaba, French-language novelist and children's writer.[29]
- Dallys-Tom Medali, French-language poet and writer.[30]
- José Pliva (1966– ), actor and playwright.
- Jean Pliya (1931– ), playwright and short story writer.
- Alidjanatou Saliou-Arekpa, French-language novelist.[31]
- Arnold Sènou, French-language novelist.[32]
- Galesiti Baruti, novelist and academic.[33]
- Unity Dow (born 1959), judge, human rights activist and writer.
- Bessie Head (1937—1986), novelist and short-story writer born in South Africa.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Leetile Disang Raditladi (1910–1971), playwright and poet.
- Barolong Seboni (born 1957), poet and academic.
- Angèle Bassolé-Ouédraogo (1967– ), French-language poet, also connected with Côte d'Ivoire.[34]
- François Djobi Bassolet (d. 2001), journalist, historian, and cultural leader.
- Jacques Prosper Bazié (born 1955), poet.[Gikandi]
- Nazi Boni (1909–1969), politician and writer.[Gikandi]
- Sarah Bouyain (1968– ), writer and film director
- Simporé Simone Compaore (born c. 1956), French-language playwright.[35]
- Augustin-Sondé Coulibaly (1933– ), French-language novelist, poet and critic.[36]
- Bernadette Sanou Dao (1952– ), politician, poet and children's writer.
- D. Jean Pierre Guingané (1947– ), playwright, actor and director.[Gikandi]
- Zarra Guiro (1957– ), French-language autobiographical writer.[37]
- Ignace Ansomwin Hien (1952– ), novelist, poet and storywriter.[Gikandi]
- Monique Ilboudo, politician and writer.[Gikandi]
- Pierre Claver Ilboudo (born 1948), French-language novelist.[38]
- Sophie Heidi Kam (1968– ), French-language poet, playwright and novelist.[39]
- Sandra Pierrette Kanzié, French-language poet.[40]
- Joseph Ki-Zerbo (1922–2006), politician and writer.
- Amadou Koné (1953– ), novelist, playwright and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Gaël Koné (1976– ), French-language poet.[41]
- Honorine Mare (1972– ), French-language poet and academic.[42]
- Roger Nikiéma (c.1935– ), French-language journalist, novelist and poet.[43]
- Suzy Henique Nikiéma (1983– ). French-language novelist.[44]
- Kollin Noaga, pseudonym of Ernest Nongma Ouedraogo, politician, novelist and playwright.[45]
- Dim-Dolobsom Ouedraogo (1897–1940), intellectual.[46]
- Titinga Frédéric Pacéré (1943–), museum curator and French-language writer.[Gikandi]
- Adiza Sanoussi, French-language novelist.[47]
- Etienne Sawadogo, French-language novelist.[48]
- Marie-Simone Séri (born 1954), French-language autobiographical writer also connected with Côte d'Ivoire.[49]
- Jean-Baptiste Somé, novelist.[50]
- Malidoma Patrice Somé (1956– ), writer about religion.
- Maxime Z. Somé (1959– ), academic, politician and novelist.[51]
- Norbert Zongo (1949–1988), journalist and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Esther Kamatari (1951– )
- Severin Cecile Abega (1955–2008), French-language fiction writer and anthropologist, author of Les Bimanes, Le Bourreau and Entre Terre et Ciel.[Gikandi]
- Marie-Therese Assiga Ahanda, chemist and novelist.
- Paul-Charles Atangana (1930– ), French-language poet.[52]
- Philomène Bassek (1957– ), French-language novelist, author of La Tache de Sang.[Gikandi]
- Francis Bebey (1929–2001), author of Les Trois Petits Cireurs, Agatha Moudio'son, The Ashanti Doll, Enfant Pluie and Ministre et le Griot.[Gikandi]
- Bate Besong (1954–2007), poet.[Gikandi]
- Larry Bate Takang, Novelist, Poet & Playwright. Author of "A Place of Fun and Evil"; "Pilgrimage of no Retreat"; "The Blind Boys and the Journalist" [www.larrybate.com]
- Mongo Beti, pseudonym of Alexandre Biyidi Awala (1932–2001), novelist writing in French.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Calixthe Beyala (1961– ), novelist writing in French.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Jacques Bonjawo (1960– ), software engineer and columnist.
- Bole Butake (1947– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Fernando d'Almeida (1955– ), journalist and poet.[53]
- Paul Dakeyo (1948– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Mbella Sonne Dipoko (1936– ), English-language novelist, poet and painter.[Gikandi]
- Gaston-Paul Effa (1965– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Jean Marc Ela (1936– ), African liberation theologian, author of African Cry and My Faith as an African
- Frieda Ekotto, Professor and novelist. "Chuchote pas trop/Don't Whisper too Much."
- Samuel-Martin Eno Belinga (1935– ), poet, geologist and civil servant.[54]
- Professor Ndumbe Eyoh (1949–2006), playwright.
- Alexis Maxime Feyou de Happy, French-language playwright, author of Conscience Ouverte (1974), Dithy (2002), Fairy Tales from Propagamar (2006), Victus Libri/Classic African Art (2008), Les Mezzotiniales (2009), Bodanou le Petit Oiseau Rouge (2010), and La Septieme Colonne/L'Ombre de Meridor (2010).[55]
- Patrice Kayo (1942– ), poet, short story writer and oral storyteller.[Gikandi]
- Yodi Karone (1954– ), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Werewere Liking (1950– ), novelist also associated with Côte d’Ivoire.[Gikandi]
- Jeanne Ngo Mai (1933– ), French-language poet.[56]
- Claude-Joseph M'Bafou-Zetebeg (1948– ), French-language poet.[57]
- Achille Mbembe (1957– ), political philosopher.
- Rémy Sylvestre Medou Mvomo (1938– ), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Evelyne Mpoudi Ngole (1953–), French-language novelist, author of Sous La Cendre Le Feu and Petit Jo, Enfant Des Rues.[58]
- Engelbert Mveng (1930–1995), Jesuit priest and French-language poet, author of Balafon.[56]
- Bill F. NDI (1964– ), English-language poet and playwright, author of K'cracy, Trees in the Storm and Other Poems, Mishaps and Other Poems, Toils and Travails, and Gods in the Ivory Towers.[59]
- Bernard Nanga (1934–1985), French-language novelist, author of Les Chauve-Souris.[Gikandi]
- David Ndachi Tagne (1958– ), novelist and journalist.[Gikandi]
- Patrice Nganang (1970– ), novelist.
- Charles Ngandé, French-language poet.[60]
- Simon Njami (1962– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Jean-Jacques Nkollo (1962– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Etienne B. Noume, pen-name of Etienne NKepndep (1944–1970), French-language poet.[61]
- Jean-Paul-Nyunaï (1932– ), French-language poet.[56]
- Joseph Owono (1921–1981), novelist and diplomat.
- Ferdinand Oyono (1929– ), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Guillaume Oyono-Mbia (1939– ), playwright writing in English and French, author of Trois Pretendants un mari.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- René Philombe, pseudonym of Philippe-Louis Ombede (1930–2001), novelist and editor.[Gikandi]
- Francois Sengat-Kuo (1931– ), French-language poet, author of Fleurs de Laterite, Heures rouges, and Collier de Cauris.[56]
- Elolongué Epanya Yondo (1930– ), poet in French and Duala.[56]
- Delphine Zanga Tsogo (1935– ), feminist and writer.[Gikandi]
- Pierre Makombo Bamboté (1932– ), novelist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Etienne Goyémidé (1942– ), novelist, poet and short story writer: Le Silence de la Foret.[Gikandi]
- Blaise N'Djehoya (1953– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Cyriaque Robert Yavoucko (1953– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Marie-Christine Koundja (1957– ), novelist and diplomat.
- Koulsy Lamko (1959– ), playwright, poet, novelist and university lecturer.
- Joseph Brahim Seid (1927–1980), writer and politician.
- Ali Abdel-Rhamane Haggar (1960– ), economist and writer.[62]
- Ahmat Taboye, literary critic.
- Khayar Oumar Deffalah (c.1944– ), politician and autobiographical writer.[63]
- André-Patient Bokiba, academic.[64]
- Adèle Caby-Livannah (1957– )
- Emmanuel Dongala (1941– )
- Mambou Aimée Gnali
- Sony Lab'ou Tansi (1947–1995), born in Congo-Kinshasa
- Henri Lopes (1937– ), born in Congo-Kinshasa
- Alain Mabanckou (1966– )
- Jean Malonga
- Florence Lina Mouissou (1972– ), novelist.[65]
- Victor N'Gembo-Mouanda (1969– )
- Theophile Obenga
- Tchicaya U Tam'si (1931–1988)
- Jean-Baptiste Tati-Loutard (1938–2009)
- Jeannette Balou Tchichelle (1947–2005)
- Marie-Leontine Tsibinda
- Brigitte Yengo
- Léonie Abo, (1945– ), autobiographical writer.
- J’ongungu Lokolé Bolamba (1913–1990), poet.[Gikandi]
- Raïs Neza Boneza (1979– ), poet and peace researcher.[66]
- Amba Bongo, writer and advocate for refugees.
- Lima-Baleka Bosekilolo, poet.
- Charles Djungu-Simba Kamatenda (1953– ), journalist, teacher, publisher, and writer.[Gikandi]
- Buabua wa Kayembe Mubadiate (1950– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Christine Kalonji, French-language fiction writer.[67]
- Kama Sywor Kamanda (1952– ), writer and poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Maguy Kabamba (1960– ), writer and translator.
- Paul Lomami-Tshibamba (1914–1985), novelist born in Congo-Brazzaville.[Gikandi]
- V. Y. Mudimbe (1941– ), philosopher, academic and author.[Gikandi]
- Ngal Mbwil a Mpaang (1933– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Kavidi Wivine N'Landu, poet.
- Clémentine Nzuji (1944– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Sony Labou Tansi (1947–1995), novelist and poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Kabika Tshilolo, French-language writer.
- Frederick Kambemba Yamusangie, novelist, playwright and poet.
- Lye M. Yoka, playwright and short story writer.[68] [Gikandi]
- Batukezanga Zamenka (1933–2000), novelist and essayist.[Gikandi]
- Marguerite Abouet, born in Abidjan (1971– ), writer of graphic novels.
- Angèle Bassolé-Ouédraogo, also connected with Burkina Faso (1967– ), poet and journalist.
- Tanella Boni, poet and novelist.
- Micheline Coulibaly, born in Vietnam (1950–2003), short story writer and writer for children.
- Bernard Binlin Dadié (1916– ), novelist, playwright, poet and politician.[Killam & Rowe]
- Henriette Diabate (1935– ), politician and writer.
- Richard Dogbeh, also connected with Benin, Senegal and Togo (1932–2003), novelist and educator.
- Werewere-Liking Gnepo, also connected with Cameroon (1950– ), writer, playwright and performer.
- Gilbert G. Groud (1956– ), painter, illustrator and author.
- Fatou Kéita
- Adjoua Flore Kouame (1964– ), novelist.
- Ahmadou Kourouma (1927–2003), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Lauryn, also connected with Togo and Benin, born in France (1978– )
- Véronique Tadjo (1955– ), poet, novelist and artist.
- Waberi Abdourahman (1965– ), novelist, poet and academic.[Gikandi]
- Mouna-Hodan Ahmed (1972– ), French-language novelist.[69]
- Ahmed Shawki (1868–1932)
- Hafez Ibrahim (1872–1932)
- Salama Moussa (1887–1958)
- Taha Hussein (1889–1973)
- Fekry Pasha Abaza (1896–1979)
- Tawfik El Hakim (1898–1987), playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Abdelghani Mustafa Abdelghani (1955)
- Muhammad Husayn Haykal (1909–1956)
- Abo El Seoud El Ebiary (1910–1969)
- Naguib Mahfouz, (1911–2006), novelist, short story writer and playwright awarded the 1988 Nobel Prize in Literature.[Killam & Rowe]
- Edmond Jabès (1912–1991)
- Tatamkulu Afrika, also connected with South Africa (1920–2002)
- Andrée Chedid (1920–2011), poet and novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Mustafa Mahmoud (1921–2009)
- Fathy Ghanem (1924–1998), novelist, journalist and editor.[Killam & Rowe]
- Anis Mansour (1925–2011)
- Yusuf Idris (1927–1991)
- Alifa Rifaat (1930–1996)
- Mohammad Moustafa Haddara (1930–1997)
- Samir Amin (1931– )
- Nawâl El Saadâwi (1931– ), feminist writer and activist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Salama Ahmed Salama (1932–2012), journalist and author.
- Sonallah Ibrahim (1937– )
- Abdel Rahman El Abnudi (1938– )
- Leila Ahmed (1940– )
- Gamal Al-Ghitani (1945– )
- Ahdaf Soueif (1950– )
Birth date not known
- Muhammad Aladdin, novelist, short story writer and script writer.
- Hussein Bassir, archaeologist.
- Mona Soliman, novelist and poet.
- Abaza Family
- María Nsué Angüe (1945– ), novelist and writer.
- Juan Balboa Boneke (1938–2014), politician and writer.[Gikandi]
- Raquel Ilonbé (1938–1992), Spanish-language writer.
- Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel (1966– ), Annobonese writer.[Gikandi]
- Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo (1950– ), writer and journalist.[Gikandi]
- Alemseged Tesfai (1944– ), English-language playwright.[70]
- Reesom Haile (2003– ), Tigrinya-language poet.[71]
- Haddis Alemayehu (1910–2003)
- Michael Daniel Ambatchew (1967– )
- Āfawarq Gabra Iyasus (1868–1947)
- Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin (1936–2006)
- Moges Kebede
- Tāddasa Lībān
- Nega Mezlekia (1958– )
- Sahle Selassie (1936– )
- Demese Tsege
- Hama Tuma (1949– )
- Mammo Wudneh (1931–2012)
- Birhānu Zarīhun (1933/4-1987)
- Jean-Baptiste Abessolo (1932– ), educator and short story writer.
- Peggy Lucie Auleley, French-language poet.[72]
- Bessora (born in Belgium) (1968– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Rene Maran, born near Martinique (1887–1960), poet and novelist.
- Chantal Magalie Mbazoo-Kassa, French-language poet and novelist.[73]
- Justine Mintsa (1967– ), French-language novelist.[74]
- Nadège Noëlle Ango Obiang, French-language short story writer.[75]
- Maurice Okoumba-Nkoghe (1954– ), poet and teacher.[Gikandi]
- Laurent Owondo (1948– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Angèle Ntyugwetondo Rawiri (1954–2010), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Janet Badjan-Young (1937– ), playwright
- Conton, William (1925– ), educator, historian and novelist also associated with Sierra Leone.[Gikandi]
- Dibba, Ebou (1943–2000), English-language novelist.
- Grey-Johnson, Nana (1951 – ), playwright.[76]
- Joof, Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham (1924–2011), historian, politician and Pan-Africanist[77][78]
- Peters, Lenrie (1932– ), poet and novelist also associated with Sierra Leone.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Sallah, Tijan M. (1958–), poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Joseph Wilfred Abruquah (1921– ), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Kobina Eyi Acquah (1952– ), poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Ama Ata Aidoo (1940– ), playwright, poet, fiction writer and critic.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Kofi Aidoo (1950– ), short story writer
- Mohammed Naseehu Ali, short story and non-fiction writer
- Kofi Anyidoho (1947– ), poet and academic[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Anthony Appiah (1954– ), philosopher, cultural theorist and novelist
- Ayi Kwei Armah (1939– ), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- T. Q. Armar (1915–2000 ), publisher and textbook writer
- Raphael Armattoe (1913–1953), poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Bediako Asare, journalist and non-fictionwriter also connected with Tanzania
- Meshack Asare (1945– ), children's writer.
- Yaw Asare (1953–2002), dramatist and director.[79]
- Mary Asabea Ashun (1968– ), novelist.[80]
- Ayesha Harruna Attah, novelist.[81]
- Kofi Awoonor (1935–2013), poet, novelist and critic.[Killam & Rowe]
- Isaac Ayertey, Pan-Africanist and author
- Yaba Badoe, novelist and filmmaker[82]
- Sylvanus Bedzrah, novelist.
- Mohammed Ben-Abdallah (1944 – ), playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- J. Benibengor Blay (1915– ), popular novelist, playwright and poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Yaw M. Boateng (1950– ), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- William Boyd (1952– ), novelist.
- Kwesi Brew (1928– ), poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Nana Brew-Hammond, journalist, poet, playwright and screenwriter.[83]
- Margaret Busby, publisher and dramatist.[84]
- Abena Busia (1953– ), poet and academic.[85][86]
- Akosua Busia (1966– ), actress, novelist and screenwriter.
- Jacobus Capitein (1717–1747), minister and writer on slavery.[Gikandi]
- Adelaide Smith Casely-Hayford (1868–1960), short story writer and educator.[Gikandi]
- Gladys May Casely-Hayford (1901–1950), poet.[Gikandi]
- J.E. Casely-Hayford (1866–1930), politician and novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Quobna Ottobah Cugoano (1757?–1801?), freed slave and autobiographer.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- J. B. Danquah (1895–1965), scholar, lawyer and politician.[Gikandi]
- Mabel Danquah (1910–1984), short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Amma Darko (1956– ), novelist.
- Lawrence Darmani (1956– ), novelist, poet, playwright, inspirational writer
- Joe de Graft (1924–1978), playwright and poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Michael Dei-Anang (1909–1977), poet, playwright and novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Amu Djoleto (1929– ), novelist, poet and educator.[Gikandi]
- Cameron Duodu (1937– ), journalist, novelist and poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Ferdinand Kwasi Fiawoo (1891–1969), playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Ben Hinson, novelist, poet, playwright, director, actor and screenwriter.[87]
- Albert William Kayper-Mensah (1923– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Asare Konadu (1932–1994), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- B. Kojo Laing (1946– ), novelist and poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Lesley Lokko, novelist and academic.
- Bill Okyere Marshall (1936– ), playwright and novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Kwame Nkrumah (1909–1972), politician and political theorist.
- (John) Atukwei Okai (1941– ), poet.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Martin Owusu (1943– ), playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Frank Kobina Parkes (1932–2005), poet.[Gikandi]
- Nii Ayikwei Parkes (1974– ), poet.
- Carl Christian Reindorf (1834–1917), pastor and historian.
- Kobina Sekyi (1892–1956), politician and writer.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Francis Selormey (1927–1988), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Efua Theodora Sutherland (1924–1996 ), playwright.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Asiedu Yirenkyi (1946– ), playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Rita Akoto Coker (1953– ), African romance novelist. [Killam & Rowe]
- Kesso Barry (1948– ), autobiographer also associated with Senegal.[Gikandi]
- Saïdou Bokoum (1945– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Sory Camara, anthropologist.[Gikandi]
- Ahmed Tidjani Cissé (1942– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Koumanthio Zeinab Diallo (1956– ), poet and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Boubacar Diallo, novelist, short-story writer and film maker: La source enchantée, 1953
- Alioum Fantouré (1938– ), economist and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Keïta Fodéba (1924–1969), poet and dancer.[Gikandi]
- Lansiné Kaba, historian.[88]
- Siré Komara (1991– ), novelist: Mes Racines.[89]
- Camara Laye (1928–1980), novelist: The Black Child.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Tierno Monénembo (1947– ), novelist: The Oldest Orphan, Les écailles du Ciel, Peulorihno, Le Roi de Kahel.[Gikandi]
- Djibril Tamsir Niane (1932– ), novelist and historian.[Gikandi]
- Williams Sassine (1944–1997), French-language novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973), agronomist, writer and politician.
- Carlos Semedo, poet.[90]
- Jared Angira (1947–), poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Khadambi Asalache (1934– ), poet and author.[Killam & Rowe]
- Karen Blixen aka Isak Dinesen (1885–1962), novelist.
- Shadrack A Bulimo (1960-), journalist and Luyia ethnographer.[91]
- Rocha Chimera, Swahili author and critic.
- Elspeth Huxley (1907–1997), journalist and autobiographical writer.
- Philo Ikonya, poet and human rights activist.[92]
- Francis Imbuga (1947– ), director and playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Samuel Kahiga, short story writer and novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Jomo Kenyatta (1892?–1978), politician and writer.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Leonard Kibera (1942–1983). novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- John Kiriamiti (1950– ), writer of popular fiction.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Muthoni Likimani (1926– ).[Killam & Rowe]
- Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye (1928– ), novelist, essayist and poet.
- Charles Mangua (c.1940– ), fiction writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Ali A. Mazrui (1933– ), academic and political writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Mwana Kupona binti Msham (died c.1865), Swahili poet.
- Micere Mugo (1942– ), playwright, academic and poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Wahome Mutahi (−2003), satirical journalist.
- Joseph Muthee (1928– ), Kikuyu writer.
- Meja Mwangi (1948– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Rebecca Nandwa, Swahili children's writer.[93]
- Mona L. Nduilu (1976 -)[94]
- Stephen N. Ngubiah (1936– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Ngugi wa Mirii (1951– ), playwright.
- Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (1938– ), English-language and Gikuyu writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Rebeka Njau (1932– ), novelist, playwright and poet.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha (1952– ), playwright.
- Atieno Odhiambo (1945–2009), academic.
- Oginga Odinga (1912–1994), writer, philosopher and politician.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Margaret Ogola (1958–2011).[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Grace Ogot (1930– ).[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (1968– ), winner of the Caine Prize 2003.
- Shailja Patel, poet, playwright and activist.
- Mwangi Ruheni (born 1934), scientist and popular novelist.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- M. G. Vassanji (1950– ), novelist and editor.
- Koigi wa Wamwere (1949– ), politician and writer.
- Godwin Wachira (1936– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Charity Waciuma (1936– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Wangui Wa Goro, academic and translator.[95]
- Binyavanga Wainaina (1971– ), winner of the Caine Prize 2002.
- Gakaara Wanjau (1921–2001), writer and Gikuyu nationalist.
- Kenneth Watene (born 1944), playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Miriam Were (1940– ), public health advocate, academic and novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Moraa Gitaa – author, novelist, short story writer, 2010 Penguin Prize for African Writing nominee, 2008
- Kithaka Wa Mberia (1955 to date)award winning author, novelist,play wright, poet, Linguistics Professor University of Nairobi
National Book Development Council of Kenya Literary Award winner. {Nsemia Inc. Publishers, Author Me, G21}
- Moroesi Akhionbare (1945– )
- Caroline Ntseliseng Khaketla (1918–)[96]
- Thomas Mofolo (1876–1948), novelist
- Mzamane Nhlapo
- Mpho Matsepo Nthunya
- Edwin Barclay (1882–1955), politician and writer.
- Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832–1912), born in the Virgin Islands (see also Sierra Leone), educator, writer, diplomat and politician.
- Wilton G. S. Sankawulo (1937–2009), politician and author.
- Bai T. Moore (1916– ), poet, novelist, folklorist and essayist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Sadiq Al-Nayhum (1937–1994), Islamic writer, critic and journalist.[97]
- FKhalifa al-Fakhri, short story writer.[98]
- Ahmad Ibrahim al-Faqih (1942– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Muammar al-Gaddafi (1942–2011 ), politician and occasional novelist.
- Ibrahiem El-kouni (1948– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Elie-Charles Abraham (1919– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- David Jaomanoro (1953– ), poet, short story writer and playwright.[99]
- Esther Nirina (1932– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Hajasoa Vololona Picard-Ravololonirina (1956– ), academic, politician and poet.[Gikandi]
- Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo (1903–1937), poet and novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Jacques Rabémanajara (1913– ), poet, playwright and politician.[Killam & Rowe]
- Raymond William Rabemananjara (1913– ), historian and writer.[Gikandi]
- Charlotte Arisoa Rafenomanjato (1938– ), writer and translator.[Gikandi]
- Elie Rajaonarison (1951–2010), poet.
- Régis Rajemisa-Raolison (1913– ), poet and educator.[Gikandi]
- Jean-Luc Raharimanana (1967– ), French-language writer.
- Michèle Rakotoson (1948– ), novelist, short story writer and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Flavien Ranaivo (1914– ), poet and writer.[Gikandi]
- Steven Chimombo (1945– ), writer, poet, editor and teacher.[Killam & Rowe]
- Frank Chipasula (1949– ), writer, editor and academic.[Killam & Rowe]
- Walije Gondwe (1936– ), "Malawi's first female novelist".[100]
- Aubrey Kachingwe (1926– ), novelist and short story writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- William Kamkwamba (1987– ), inventor and author.
- Chris Kamlongera, playwright and University of Malawi academic.[101]
- Legson Kayira (1942– ). novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Stanley Onjezani Kenani (1976– ), poet.
- Ken Lipenga (1954– ), politician, journalist and writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Qabaniso Malewezi (1979– ), spoken-word poet.[102]
- Ben Wokomaatani Malunga (1962– ), poet and broadcaster.[103]
- Jack Mapanje (1944– ), writer and poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Felix Mnthali (1933– ), poet, novelist and playwright.[Killam & Rowe]
- Edison Mpina (1946–2001), poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Sam Mpasu (1945– ), novelist and politician
- Anthony Nazombe (1955–2004), poet and academic.[Killam & Rowe]
- Iain Riley (1981– ),writer,poet,academic, father, beard-man, aquaman's only fan and lover .[Killam & Rowe]
- D.D.Phiri (Desmond Dudwa Phiri), economist, historian and playwright.
- David Rubadiri (1930– ), diplomat, academic and poet.[Killam & Rowe]
- Paul Tiyambe Zeleza (1955– ), historian, critic and writer.
- Ahmad Baba al Massufi (1556–1627), writer and scholar.
- Abdoulaye Ascofaré (1949– ), poet and filmmaker.
- Ibrahima Aya (1967– )
- Amadou Hampâté Bâ (1900 or 1901–1991), historian, theologian, ethnographer, novelist and autobiographer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Adame Ba Konaré (1947– ), historian and writer.
- Seydou Badian Kouyaté (1928– ), novelist and politician.[Gikandi]
- Massa Makan Diabaté (1938–1988), historian, author and playwright.
- Souéloum Diagho, poet.
- Aïda Mady Diallo, novelist and director.
- Aly Diallo, French-language novelist first published in German translation.[104]
- Alpha Mandé Diarra (1954– )
- Oumou Diarra (1967– ), born in Yugoslavia.[105]
- Doumbi Fakoly (1944– ), non-fiction writer.
- Aïcha Fofana (1957–2003), novelist.[106]
- Aoua Kéita (1912–1980), independence activist and autobiographer.
- Moussa Konaté (1951– ), French-language writer.
- Yambo Ouologuem (1940– ), novelist.
- Ibrahima Mamadou Ouane (1908– ), writer.[107]
- Bernadette Sanou Dao (1952– ), author and politician.
- Fanta-Taga Tembely (1946– ), French-language novelist.[108]
- Aminata Traoré (1942– ), author, politician and political activist.
- Falaba Issa Traoré (1930–2003), writer, comedian, playwright and director.
- Ahmad ibn al-Amin al-Shinqiti (1872–1913), Arabic-language writer.
- Amadou Oumar Bâ (1917– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Ibn Razqa (died 1144 AH/1731 AD), poet and scholar.
- Moussa Diagana (1946– ), French-language writer.
- Moussa Ould Ebnou, French-language novelist.
- Mohammed al-Shankiti (1907–1973), Islamic scholar.
- Abderrahmane Sissako (1961– ), filmmaker
- Paulina Chiziane (1955– ), Portuguese-language novelist and short-story writer.
- Mia Couto (1955– ), novelist and short story writer.[Killam & Rowe] [Gikandi]
- José Craveirinha (1922–2003), Portuguese-language poet.
- Luis Bernardo Honwana (1942– ), Portuguese-language short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Ungulani Ba Ka Khosa (1957– ), Portuguese-language novelist and short-story writer.
- Lina Magaia (1940s– ), Portuguese-language novelist and short-story writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Orlando Marques de Almeida Mendes (1916–1990), Portuguese-language novelist.[Gikandi]
- Lília Momplé (1935– ), Portuguese-language fiction writer.
- Amélia Muge (1952– ), writer and singer.
- Glória de Santana (1925– ), poet.[109]
- Noémia de Sousa (1926–2003), Portuguese-language poet.
- Joseph Diescho (1955– ), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Dorian Haarhoff (1944– ), poet and academic.[Killam & Rowe]
- Giselher Werner Hoffmann (1958– ), German-language novelist.[110]
- Anoeschka von Meck, journalist and Afrikaans language writer.
- Idé Adamou (1951– ), poet and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Ousmane Amadou (1948– ), poet, novelist, lawyer and journalist.[Gikandi]
- Djibo Bakary (1922–1998), politician and writer.
- Andrée Clair, born and died in France (1916–1982), ethnographer and children's writer.
- Mahamadou Halilou Sabbo (1937– ), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Boubou Hama (1906–1982), politician and writer.[Gikandi]
- Hawad (1950– ), a Tuareg poet currently living in France.[Gikandi]
- Salihu Kwantagora (1929– ), songwriter and poet.[Gikandi]
- Hélène Kaziende (1967– ), teacher, journalist and short story writer.[111]
- Abdoulaye Mamani (1932–1993), poet, novelist and trade unionist.[Gikandi]
- Ide Oumarou (1937–2002), politician, diplomat and writer.
- Oum Ramatou (1970– ), French-language novelist.
- Andre Salifou (1942– ), politician, diplomat and academic.
- Maggy Correa, French-language autobiographical writer.[112]
- Edouard Gasarabwe (1938– ), novelist and folklorist.[Gikandi]
- Jeannine Herrmann-Grisius, French-language novelist.[113]
- Alexis Kagame (1912–1981), priest, scholar, and writer.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Immaculée Ilibagiza (c. 1970– ), autobiographical and religious writer.[Gikandi]
- Thérèse Muamini, French-language novelist.[114]
- Yolande Mukagasana (1954– ), French-language autobiographical writer.[115]
- J. Savério Nayigiziki (1915–1984), educator, translator and writer.[Gikandi]
- Cyprien Rugumba (1935–1994), scholar, poet and composer.[Gikandi]
- Benjamin Sehene (1959– ), novelist and non-fiction writer.
- Marie-Aimable Umurerwa, French-language autobiographical writer.[116]
- Marie Béatrice Umutesi (1959– ), French-language autobiographical writer.[117]
- Olinda Beja (1946– ), novelist.[118]
- Sara Pinto Coelho (1913–1990), fiction writer and playwright.
- Conceição Lima (1962– ), Portuguese-language poet.
- Caetano da Costa Alegre (1864–1890), Portuguese-language poet.
- M. Manuela Margarido (1925–2007), Portuguese-language poet.[119]
- Alda do Espírito Santo (1926– ), Portuguese-language poet.[Gikandi]
- Mário Domingues (1899–1977), novelist.[120]
- José Francisco Tenreiro (1921–1963), literary critic and poet.[Gikandi][121]
See: List of Senegalese writers
- Antoine Abel (1934– ), poet and fable writer.[Gikandi]
- Ishmael Beah (1980– ), child soldier and memoirist.
- Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832–1912), born in the Virgin Islands (see also Liberia)
- Adelaide Casely-Hayford (1868–1960), short story writer and educator.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Gladys Casely-Hayford (1904–1950), poet also associated with Ghana.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Syl Cheney-Coker (1945/47– ), poet, journalist and novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- William Conton (1925– ), educator, historian, and novelist also associated with The Gambia.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- R. Sarif Easmon (1913– ), doctor, playwright and novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Aminatta Forna (1964– ), memoirist and novelist.
- Africanus Horton (1835–1883), Creole African nationalist writer.
- Delia Jarrett-Macauley, academic and novelist.[122]
- Lemuel A. Johnson (1940/41–2002), poet and academic.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Yulisa Amadu Maddy (1936– ), playwright, novelist, and choreographer.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Abioseh Nicol (1924–1994), doctor and short story writer.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Lenrie Peters (1932–2009), poet also associated with The Gambia.[Gikandi]
- Ahmed Ismail Samatar (1950– ), writer and academic.
- Abdi Ismail Samatar (1950– ), geographer.
- Abdisalam Issa-Salwe, Somali-British academic.
- Abdi Sheik Abdi (1942– ), US-based writer.
- Abdi Kusow, scholar and writer.
- Abdillahi Suldaan Mohammed Timacade (1920– ), poet.
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali (1969– ), feminist and anti-Islam activist.
- Cali Xuseen Xirsi (1946–2005), poet.
- Cristina Ali Farah (1973– ), poet and novelist.
- Jaamac Cumar Ciise, historian of Somali oral literature.
- Maxamed Daahir Afrax, novelist, playwright and critic.
- Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi, linguist and translator.
- Mohamed Haji Mukhtar, historian and scholar.
- Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame 'Hadrawi'(1941–), poet.
- Nadifa Mohamed (1981–), novelist.
- Nuruddin Farah (1945– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Rageh Omaar (1967– ), journalist.
- Said S. Samatar (1943– ), scholar and writer.
- Shadya Yasin, poet.
- Waris Dirie (1965– ), model and autobiographical writer.
- Yaasiin Cismaan Keenadiid (1919– ), literary scholar
- Dr. Badal Kariye "Hunbul" is internationally renowned Somali American writer of 33 books, journalists, security expert, diplomat and A Nobel Prize Candidate in Literature and Peace
See: List of South African writers
- Modison Salayedvwa Magagula (1958– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Stanley Musa N. Matsebula (1958), economist and writer.[Gikandi]
- Elias Adam Bateng Mkhonta (1954–2001), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Sarah Mkhonza (1957– ), novelist, short story writer and journalist.[Gikandi]
- Gladys Lomafu Pato, short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Agoro Anduru (1948–1992), short story writer.[Killam & Rowe]
- Mark Behr (1963– ), fiction writer also connected with South Africa.
- Chachage Seithy Chachage ( 1955–2006), sociologist and Swahili novelist.[123]
- Abdulrazak Gurnah (1948– ), novelist and critic.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Ebrahim N. Hussein (1943– ), playwright, essayist, poet and translator.[Gikandi] [Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Euphrase Kezilahabi (1944– ), novelist, poet and scholar.
- Freddy Macha (1955– ), writer and musician[124]
- Jacqueline Kibacha, poet.[125]
- Aniceti Kitereza (1896–1981), novelist.
- Amandina Lihamba (1944– ), playwright.[126]
- Ismael R. Mbise, novelist and academic.[Gikandi]
- Penina Mlama, playwright.[127]
- Ben R. Mtobwa (English and Swahili novelist)
- Sandra A. Mushi, poet.[128]
- Elvis Musiba ( –2010), businessman and Swahili novelist.[129]
- Godfrey Mwakikagile (1949–), writer and specialist in African studies.
- Ras Nas, musician and poet.
- Julius Nyerere (1922–1999), politician and writer.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Peter Palangyo (1939–1993), novelist.[Gikandi] [Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Prince Kagwema (1931– ), novelist.[Killam & Rowe]
- Hammie Rajab, Swahili novelist.[130]
- Shaaban Robert (1909–1962), Swahili novelist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Gabriel Ruhumbika (1938– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Edwin Semzaba, novelist, playwright, actor and director.
- Robert Bin Shaaban (1902–1962), poet, author and essayist.
- Shafi Adam Shafi, Swahili novelist.[131]
- Gad Ami (1958– ), French-language novelist.[132]
- David Ananou (1917–2000), novelist.
- Félix Couchoro (1900–1968), novelist, also connected with Benin.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Richard Dogbeh, also connected with Benin, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire (1932–2003), novelist and educator.
- Kossi Efoui (1962– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Emilie Anifranie Ehah, also connected with Senegal.[133]
- Christiane Akoua Ekue (1954– ), French-language novelist.[134]
- Koffi Gomez (1941– ), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Alemdjrodo Kangni (1966– ), playwright.[135]
- Kodjo Adabra (1974– ), novelist and academic.[136]
- Tété-Michel Kpomassie (1941– ), explorer and writer.
- Pyabelo Chaold Kouly (1943– ), autobiographical writer and novelist.
- Senouvo Agbota Zinsou (1946– ), playwright and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Yves-Emmanuel Dogbé (1939– ), novelist, fable writer, poet and essayist.[137]
- Jeannette D. Ahonsou (1954– ), novelist.
- Mahmoud Aslan (1902–?).[Gikandi]
- Hachemi Baccouche (1916–2008), novelist and essayist.[Gikandi]
- Tahar Bekri (1951– ), poet in French and Arabic.[Gikandi]
- Rafik Ben Salah (1948– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Claude Bénady (1922– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Slaheddine Bhiri (1947– ), novelist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Robert Blum (1901–?), French-language writer.[Gikandi]
- Hédi Bouraoui (1932– ), poet, novelist and academic.
- Anis Debeche (1984– ), zoologist, novelist and academic.[Gikandi]
- Hafedh Djedidi (1953– ), poet and novelist.[Gikandi]
- 'Ali al-Du'aji (1909–1949), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Aboul-Qacem Echebbi (1909–1934), poet.
- Salah Garmadi (1933–1982), linguist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Moncef Ghachem (1946– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- Sophie el Goulli (1932– ), novelist and art historian.[Gikandi]
- Gisèle Halimi (1927– ), lawyer, feminist activist and essayist.
- Muhammad Rachad Hamzaoui (1934– ), short story writer, playwright and novelist.
- Muhammad al-Mukhtar Jannat (1930– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Ibn Khaldoun (1332–1406), polymath.
- Bashir Khrayyef (1917–1983), writer and teacher.[Gikandi]
- Muhyi al-Din Khrayyif (1932– ), poet.[Gikandi]
- 'Izz al-Dīn al-Madanī (1938– ), playwright and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Mahmud al-Mis'adi (1911– ), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- Abdelwahab Meddeb (1946– ), novelist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Fawzi Mellah (1946–), playwright and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Albert Memmi (1920– ), sociologist, novelist and essayist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Mohamed Moncef Metoui (1943– ), playwright, director and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Chams Nadir (1949– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Ryvel, pseudonym of Raphael Levy (1898–1972), writer and journalist.[Gikandi]
- Youssef Rzouga (1957– ), poet.
- Amina Saïd (1953– ), poet.
- Walid Soliman (1975– ), writer, essayist and translator.
- Ahmad al-Tifashi (?–1253), poet, writer and anthologist.
- Mustapha Tlili (1937– ), novelist and academic.[Gikandi]
- Monica Arac de Nyeko (1979– ), short story writer, poet and essayist.
- Doreen Baingana, short story writer.
- Jackee Budesta Batanda, shortstory writer, novelist
- Austin Bukenya (1944– ), poet, literary theorist, actor and playwright.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Moses Isegawa (1963– ), novelist.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Catherine Samali Kavuma (1960– ), novelist.
- China Keitetsi (1967– ), autobiographical writer,
- Barbara Kimenye (1929–2012), children's writer.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Henry Kyemba (1939– ), politician and writer.
- Beatrice Lamwaka, short story writer
- Bonnie Lubega (1929– ), novelist, children's writer and lexicographer.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Lubwa p'Chong (1946–1997), playwright. [Killam & Rowe]
- Jane Musoke-Nteyafas (c.1976 – ), poet and writer.
- Christopher Henry Muwanga Barlow (1929–2006), poet.
- Mahmood Mamdani (1933– ), academic and political writer.
- Mulumba Ivan Matthias (1987–), poet, short story writer, and novelist.
- John Nagenda (1938– ), writer and presidential adviser.[Killam & Rowe]
- Beverley Nambozo, Poet, shortstory writer
- Glaydha Namukasa, novelist.
- Peter Nazareth (1940– ), novelist, playwright, poet and critic.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Rajat Neogy (1938–1995), writer and editor.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Richard Carl Ntiru (1946– ), poet.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Michael B. Nsimbi (1910–1994), Luganda writer.
- Julius Ocwinyo (1961– ), editor, poet and novelist.
- Okello Oculi (1942– ), novelist, poet and academic.[Killam & Rowe]
- Okot p'Bitek (1931–1982), poet.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Eneriko Seruma (1944– ), poet, novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Robert Serumaga (1939–1980), playwright, director and novelist.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Taban Lo Liyong (1939– ), Sudan-born poet and critic.[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Bahadur Tejani (1942– ), Kenyan-born poet, dramatist and literary critic. [Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Lillian Tindyebwa, novelist, shortstory writer
- Hilda Twongyeirwe, editor, poet, short story writer
- Timothy Wangusa (1942– ).[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Elvania Namukwaya Zirimu (1938–1979).[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Pio Zirimu (died 1977), liguist and literary theorist.[Gikandi & Mwangi]
- Mohamed Fadel Ismail Ould Es-Sweyih (1958–2002), journalist and politician.
- Ahmed Baba Miské, writer, diplomat and politician.
- Kenneth Kaunda (1924– ), nationalist and writer.[Gikandi]
- Chibamba Kanyama, journalist and business writer.[138]
- Andreya Sylvester Masiye (1922– ), diplomat and novelist.[139]
- Dominic Mulaisho (1933– ), novelist.[Gikandi] [Killam & Rowe]
- Charles Mwewa, poet and non-fiction writer.[140]
- Keith Nalumango (1952– ), novelist and former head of programming at the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation.
- Princess Zindaba Nyirenda, novelist.[141]
- Binwell Sinyangwe (1956– )
- N. H. Brettell (1908–1991), poet.[142]
- NoViolet Bulaweyo (born Elizabeth Zandile Tshele) (1981–). novelist.
- Patrick Chakaipa (1932–2003). novelist.[Gikandi]
- Paul Chidyausiku (1929– ), preacher and writer.[Gikandi]
- Bernard Chidzero (1927–2002), economist and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Samuel Chimsoro (1949– ), novelist and poet.[143]
- Shimmer Chinodya (1957– ), poet, short story writer, novelist, and textbook writer.[Gikandi]
- Edmund Chipamaunga (1938– ), novelist.[144]
- Memory Chirere (1970-), short story writer, poet and critic
- Raymond Choto (1962– ), journalist and novelist.[Gikandi]
- A. S. Cripps (1869–1952), priest, short story writer and poet.
- Tsitsi Dangarembga (1959– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- John Eppel (1947– ), novelist, poet and short story writer.
- Chenjerai Hove (1956– ), novelist, poet, critic and editor.[Gikandi]
- Adin Kachisi, science fiction writer and poet.
- Wilson Katiyo (1947/49– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Giles Kuimba (1936– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Doris Lessing, born in Persia (now Iran) (1919– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Ignatius Mabasa (1971– ), poet and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Nevanji Madanhire (1961– ), novelist and editor of the Zimbabwe Standard.[145]
- Wiseman Magwa (1962– ), playwright.[Gikandi]
- Barbara Makhalisa (?1940s- ), novelist and short story writer.[146]
- John Marangwanda (1923– ), Shona novelist.[147]
- Dambudzo Marechera (1952–1987), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Nozipa Maraire (1966– ), doctor and writer.
- Edmund Masundire (1966– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Timothy O. McLoughlin (1937– ), novelist, poet and editor.[Killam & Rowe]
- Cont Mhlanga, playwright, actor and theatre director.
- S. O. Mlilo (1924–1995), Ndebele novelist.[Gikandi]
- Aaron Chiwundura Moyo (1959– ), novelist and playwright.[Gikandi]
- George Mujajati (1957–), playwright and novelist.[148]
- Charles Mungoshi (1947– ), writer and editor.[Gikandi]
- Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe (1974–) Writer,editor and poet (kwachirere.blogspot/)
- Solomon Mutswairo (1924– ) (see also Zambia), novelist and poet.[Gikandi]
- Togara Muzanenhamo (1975–), poet
- Geoffrey Ndhlala (1949– ).[Killam & Rowe]
- Emmanuel Ngara (1947– ), academic.
- Mthandazo Ndema Ngwenya (1949–1992), novelist, radio playwright and poet.[Gikandi]
- Stanley Nyamfukudza (1951– ), novelist and short story writer.[Gikandi]
- Freedom Nyamubaya (1958– ), poet.[149]
- Kristina Rungano (1963– ), the first published woman poet in Zimbabwe.
- Stanlake Samkange (1922–1988), historian and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Ben Sibenke (1945– ), playwright.[150]
- Ndabezinhle S. Sigogo (1932–2006), novelist and editor.[Gikandi]
- Ndabaningi Sithole (1922–2000), historian, politician, and novelist.[Gikandi]
- Alexander McCall Smith, also connected with Botswana (1948– ), lawyer and novelist.
- T. K. Tsodzo / Thompson K. Tsodzo (1947– ), novelist.[Gikandi]
- Lawrence Vambe (1917– ).[151]
- Yvonne Vera, also connected with Canada (1964–2005), novelist, short story writer and editor.[Gikandi]
- Andrew Whaley (1958– ).[152]
- Paul Tiyambe Zeleza (1955– ), historian, critic, novelist and short story writer.
- Musaemura Zimunya (1949– ), poet, critic and short story writer.[Gikandi]
See also
- African Writers Series
- Lists of authors
- International Research Confederacy on African Literature and Culture
Notes
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- ^ "Maria João Chipalavela", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Alexandre Dáskalos", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Maria Alexandre Dáskalos", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Raul David", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ Patrick Chabal, The Post-Colonial Literature of Lusophone Africa, 1996, pp. 159–60.
- ^ "Ernesto Lara Filho", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Domingos Florentino", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Duque Kate Hama", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ Rogers, Sean. "Sousa Jamba". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 18 February 2009. Accessed 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Sousa Jamba", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Kandjila", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Luís Kandjimbo (Luís Domingos)", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Dia Kassembe". Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Manuel de Santos Lima", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ Livro ´´À conquista da dispersão à Kianda`` é lançado quinta-feira, ANGOP, 3 October 2010
- ^ João Maimona – Plural Editores
- ^ "Cikakata Mbalundu (Aníbal Simões)", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Manuel Rui Monteiro" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Frederico Ningi", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Inácio Rebelo de Andrade", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Alcides Sakala Simões", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Aires de Almeida Santos", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Timóteo Ulika (Cornélio Caley)", Nação Ovimbundu.org
- ^ "Mota Yekenha", Nação Ovimbundu.org
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- ^ "1ère ÉDITION DES JOURNÉES TCHADIENNES AU SÉNÉGAL: Pour vivifier un héritage culturel". Lematindafrique.com. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
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- ^ Congo – France : Le professeur André Patient Bokiba fait chevalier dans l’ordre de la légion d’honneur, La Semaine Africaine, 14 March 2011
- ^ Florence Lina BAMONA-MOUISSOU
- ^ Matt Meyer, Elavie Ndura-Ouédraogo, Seeds of New Hope: Pan-African Peace Studies for the 21st Century, 2009, p. 325.
- ^ Silvia Riva, Nouvelle histoire de la littérature du Congo-Kinshasa, Harmattan, 2006, p. 204.
- ^ Lye Yoka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Time of the Writer Festial 2004[dead link]
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- ^ Jane Plastow, "Alemseged Tesfai: a playwright in the service of Eritrean liberation", in Banham et al, African theatre in development, 1999, pp. 54–60.
- ^ Charles Cantalupo, Reesom Haile's poetry
- ^ "Peggy Lucie Auleley: lauréate du concours ACCT". Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au. 1999-06-03. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Chantal Magalie Mbazoo-Kassa". Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Justine Mintsa: An author from Gabon writing in French". Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Nadège Noëlle Ango Obiang: An author from Gabon writing in French". Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au. 2003-09-19. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Grey-Johnson, Nana (1951) – Gambian literature and writings". Gamwriters.com. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ Foroyaa: Exclusive interview with Foroyaa Panorama (Retrieved : 10 May 2012)
- ^ The Point Newspaper: (The Point – Cham Joof pictured with the author) (Tribute) – (Retrieved: 10 May 2012)
- ^ Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance, reprinted online
- ^ "Series combines literacy, science | Hamilton Community News". Hamiltonnews.com. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ Interview with Ayesha Harruna Attah, 19 February 2009.
- ^ "An Interview with Ghanaian – British Writer, Yaba Badoe", Geosi Reads.
- ^ "African Writing". African Writing. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ "Wasafiri Advisory Board". Wasafiri.org. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ Margaret Busby (ed.), Daughters of Africa: An International Anthology of Words and Writings by Women of African Descent from the Ancient Egyptian to the Present, London: Jonathan Cape, 1992; Vintage, 1993.
- ^ "Abena Busia Discussion of Women Writing Africa". International.ucla.edu. 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ Ben Hinson, Ben Hinson
- ^ Professor Lansine Kaba, Al Jazeera, 5 October 2010.
- ^ "Siré Komara An author from Guinea writing in French". Aflit.arts.uwa.edu.au. 2006-10-11. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ Albert S. Gérard, European-Language Writing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Volume 1, p. 286.
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/Luyia-Kenya-A-Cultural-Profile/dp/1466983310
- ^ Featured Writer: Philo Ikonya
- ^ Kiundu Waweru, "Champions of the writers’ bloc", The Standard, 29 May 2009.
- ^ Gitonga, Catherine (2007). Can Scars Become Stars. Nairobi: Revival Springs Media. p. 312. ISBN 9789966724106.
- ^ Golden Rhino Film Festival Jury Panel
- ^ Margaret Busby (ed.), Daughters of Africa: An International Anthology of Words and Writings by Women of African Descent from the Ancient Egyptian to the Present, London: Jonathan Cape, 1992; Vintage, 1993; pp. 275–276.
- ^ Suha Taji-Farouki, 'Sadiq Nayhum: An Introduction to the Life and Works of a Contemporary Libyan Intellectual', The Maghreb Review, 25:3–4 (2000), pp. 242 ff.
- ^ Benghazi-Born Poet Mattawa Reflects on Growing up Under Gadhafi, PBS Newshour, 2 March 2011.
- ^ Thomas C. Spear (2000-11-26). "David Jaomanoro". Lehman.cuny.edu. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
- ^ Lars Eckstein, ed., English Literatures Across the Globe: A Companion, p. 122-3.
- ^ James Gibbs, ed., Nine Malaŵian plays, 1976.
- ^ Precious Kalolo, "Qabaniso ‘Q’ Malewezi reflects with ‘The Road Taken’", Timeve Magazine.
- ^ Alfred Msadala, "A look at Bededicto Wokomaatani Malunga", Destined for great things: papers, 1999, pp. 27–8.
- ^ Die Täuschung, tr. Gabriele Henschke, 1987; La révolte de komo, 2000, Editions Gallimard. See "The African voice in contemporary German literature", in Eleoma Joshua & Robert Vilain (eds.), Cultural Exchange in German Literature, pp. 162–64.
- ^ Sébastien Le Potvin, Lettres maliennes: figures et configurations de l'activité littéraire au Mali, L'Harmattan, 2005, p. 303.
- ^ Irène Assiba d'Almeida, "Aïcha Fofana: first woman novelist of Mali", in Debra Boyd-Buggs & Joyce Hope Scott, eds., Camel Tracks: critical perspectives on Sahelian literatures, pp. 271ff.
- ^ Janheinz Jahn et al., Who's Who in African Literature: biographies, works, commentaries, 1972, p. 308.
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References
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