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[lankosiwrites]

The Beauty Of African Pottery

In the heart of our continent, that birthed legends,lies a hidden treasure, a tale that is yet to be told.Crafted with precision, a masterpiece to behold,About the beauty of African pottery, bold and ancient… How could I not marvel at this ancient art?That connects our hands with the earth,bringing to life a creation from the heart.Every curve & pattern, tells a story so grand,You see, the beauty…

[lhitil]

Devils & Demons III

Of all the demons,You are my favorite,You whispered into my earsYour sweet and cunning words.At least, that is what others do call your words that melted my soul.I’m here reminiscing all the times we have been together,How you gave me a safe placeWhen the church threw me out,When you accepted me for who I wasAnd fought my little battles with meOh how good but just a memory you are now. Little…

[olwatuka-blog]

The "Legacy of Orïsha" trilogy, inspired by West African mythology.

Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach known for her contributions to the fantasy genre.

Adeyemi has a degree in English Literature from Harvard University and studied West African mythology and culture in Salvador, Brazil, which significantly influenced her writing. #Olwatuka #tomiadeyemi #legacyoforisha #childrenofbloodandbone #childrenofvirtueandvengeance #childrenofanguishandanarchy #nigeria #africanwriters #nigerianwriter

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[fiji-water-mr-mood]

[yilafari]

Editorial . There is always an overhanging unspoken pressure at the beginning of things, a book, a story, a movie, a song. It is no different for me right now. I personally believe that it is because beginnings often overlay the rest of the tone, they set the bar, aid us to set out expectations. Which is why I should probably clarify something before we continue. . This is not my beginning, this is my dead end. What do I mean when I say this? Well, let me explain... . Catch up with my very first post up now on elimwalimu.co.ke. . #websitelaunch #writingcommunity #writerlife #website #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #wordpress #writerlifestyle #wordporn #wordpressblogger #writers #writer #writingpromptsdaily #yawriter #writerswrite #kenyanwriter #kenyanwriters #africanwriters #africanwriter #kenya #kenyan #poetrylovers #pridemonth #poetryofinstagram #poetrycommunity #poetry (at Kitui) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLDUHmACzw/?igshid=hpi5lramlm02

[dimplesdotcom]

Write 3 Novels In 1 Year

250 words in 15 minutes. 250 words to a page. 10 pages a day. 100 days to a novel. 3 novels a year.

That was Anthony Trollope’s reckoning in his Autobiography.

“It had at this time become my custom… to write with my watch before me, and to require from myself 250 words every quarter of an hour. I have found that the 250 words have been forthcoming as regularly as my watch went.”

But Trollope was…

[photon-nmo]

Week 923: “Things Fall Apart” is this week’s theme for #Sketchblog www.sketchplease.com @the_original_sketch_please #watercolor #watercolour #TheArchangelo #archangelocrelencia #photonnmo #photon_nmo #illustration #penandink #zigcalligraphypen #thingsfallapart #africanwriter #nigerianwriter #author #writer https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_a_OaPV9M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[redietalemayehu]

Well #africanwriters #poetryoftheday #Africanwriter #2linespoetry https://www.instagram.com/p/CfTIUQsIaqt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[honeyistheknife]

Wowza! I’ll be in conversation with @dfordarkoa author of #thesexlivesofafricanwomen on March 8th. Make your Tuesday more than the day before hump (pun intended) day—come join us on Zoom at 4 pm EST this Tuesday. There’s a lot going on in the world. We’re all basically going through some spectrum of second-hand trauma. I know. I *still* think we always deserve to make room for pleasure. ‘Pleasure isn’t just for perfect times or perfect people. It’s for right now. @dfordarkoa has written an absolutely beautiful book and if you haven’t read it yet—you need to. Her work brings warmth and so much complexity to African female s*xuality. You’ll walk away forever changed. See you there! Love, Hannah • #hannaheko #honeyistheknife #bookcoach #writingcoach #blackwomanwriters #bipocbooks #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammer #blackwomanauthor #nonfictionreads #amwritingnonfiction #africanwomanwriter #africanwriters #africanwriter (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CavrdSoL6nu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lankosiwrites]

Palesa My Precious Little Girl 👑🤍

In realms unseen, where spirits dwell,Where time is at a stand still, little did I know, That her words draped in a sheet of love, a speech at my 21stWould be our last, and a bittersweet farewell.. My beautiful friend, like a sister joined her Ancestors' embrace,Leaving behind a world veiled in grace... Her departure came as a shock, Her funeral I could not attend, due to the journey I have…

[lhitil]

Eternal Melodies of Love

With love, I do this,Let God’s will be done.Has been my favourite quote ever since I met you,Hoping one day, I would profess my love to you,And here we again,Nature blessing me with this opportunityThat I prayed and yearned so much for,So much that I forget myself in the momentsWhenever I am with you.Spare me this moment and let me rejoice,For I cannot hide my joy as I speak these words to…

[olwatuka-blog]

Chinua Achebe's African Trilogy consists of three novels: "Things Fall Apart" (1958), "No Longer at Ease" (1960), and "Arrow of God" (1964).

Things Fall Apart

This novel follows the life of Okonkwo, a respected leader and warrior in the Igbo community of Umuofia.

No Longer at Ease

This sequel focuses on Okonkwo's grandson, Obi Okonkwo, who has returned to Nigeria after studying in England.

Arrow of God

Set in the 1920s, this book centers around Ezeulu, the chief priest of the god Ulu in the village of Umuaro.

Together, Achebe's trilogy provides a compelling narrative about the effects of colonialism on African societies, exploring the tensions between modernity and tradition, and the intricate dynamics of cultural identity. #Olwatuka #africantrilogy #chinuaachebe #thingsfallapart #nolongeratease #arrowofgod #okwonkwo #obi #ezeulu #africannovel #africanwriter #africanliterature

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[fiji-water-mr-mood]

Beautiful, brave of heart

Calamity befalls you

You’re true puppet of woe

You’ve been kissed by love and hate just the same

You’ve seen it all

It’s time to go home

No, it’s not depression.

This here, is far too distinguished a feeling.

It’s enlightenment,

a handshake with fate,

reconciliation with life

Beautiful, brave of heart

hanging from a rope

Your neck carelessly bound

The orchestration of your own murder

Imprecise and ghastly. And how gorgeous it all was.

A lifeless face

Aggrieved and delicate

I’ve never seen one more beautiful

Go forth, go fast, go slow, die at your own pace

Make it beautiful, go gently. Pathetically.

Do not let the gods take you away

Bow out at your time, relinquish them of their might

Do not let them win, never let them win

Till we meet again

[farfromjustwords]

Bad habits are a burden. It’s takes more than just you to get out of it. Maybe good company or new people or a fresh start. Nonetheless, the issue is it never really leaves . You have to always check yourself every minute. For those that can’t , keep working on it . No one can really say they got rid of it. Don’t feel left out. It’s a journey! We all work on it everyday. #poetrycommunity #poetry #africanpoetry #badhabits #addiction #pressure #anxiety #breakloose #poetryisnotdead #procrastination #cameroonpoetry #writers #smokers #blackwriters #liars #indolent #africanpoet #africanwriter #lazy #cameroonwriters #arrogance #egotistic #egocentric #narcissist #dreamchaser #bigdreams https://www.instagram.com/p/CNC8wBHlBkL/?igshid=49465y6jdxf3

[ancestralvoices]

The Spanish version of the groundbreaking book Spirit is Eternal is now out...pass on to a friend or purchase as a gift! www.ancestralvoices.co.uk/filmsbooks #libros #libra #library #bookstagram #bookworm #bookshelf #espanol #spanish #language #read #reading #reader #africa #africans #africanwriters #africanwriter #libro #AncestralVoices2 #ancestralvoices #AncestralVoices

[etreflowerbleue]

Anna

Anna once roamed free on the earth with no fear no doubt or worry

She wandered alone for a decade or so, she was sad but wasn't sorry

Anna met Steve and Steve met her

A Match time made to last

At long at last,

Dear Anna was pleased  alone was in the past.

What filled her heart she could not express,

She thought that it was full

Fully certain she was at least until, she met him and

He made her heart to drool

No this him was not Steve, for Steve was away and this man had stepped right in

And poor Anna could not explain what she felt for this man

Who had touched her from within

She pondered and thought and thought again

How on earth could this be?

I am perfectly happy, but when I was not

darling where were thee?

So a little confused in love and lust

Anna felt she needed a break

So she roamed again, away from the men

And stumbled across a lake

Now this body of eau she stood above

Began to form a wave

Anna stepped back a few because she knew

The person behind the face

King Txri is that you? Anna said in dismay

As the face took on full form

He looked at her and smiled before

He blew his massive horn

The sound of it, this instrument

Picked Anna from the ground

By when she could regain herself

She was seated on a mound

King Txri beside, with I know in his eyes

Made her feel quite at ease

Yet she knew what he had to say

Was not bound to please

Said he: your choice is your choice

You make it alone but this I have to say

If you were indeed satisfied

You wouldn't have come my way.

--Flower Bleue