Encounters from Africa - An anthology of short stories

by Various

A collection of short stories written by various African writers.

Genres: Short Stories, Africa, Fiction, Literature, African Literature

138 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

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Reviews

[Bishar Abdi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book packed with African big guns when it comes to african literature, Chinua Achebe, Grace Ogot & Amos Tutuola were legends among other. The following are all the titles in this book, I volunteered and did this with some little research online, to those of you who are dying to see the titles of these short stories, here you go :)

Smile of fortune, Gaele Sobbot-Mogwe - Botswana;
the last breath, Sam Kahiga - Kenya;
Ajaiya and the witch doctor, Amost Tutuola - Nigeria;
Tekayo, Grace Ogot - Kenya;
the bewitching of Damieno, Barbara Kimenye - Uganda;
a handful of dates, Tayed Salih - Sudan;
the man, E.B. Dongala - Congo;
amnesty, Nadine Gordimer, South Africa;
the voter, Chinua Achebe - Nigeria;
the prisoner who wore glasses, Bessie Head - Botswana;
innocent terror, Tijan Sallah - the Gambia;
Africa kills her sun, Ken Saro-Wiwa - Nigeria;
Papa, snake and I, Luis Bernardo Honwana - Mozambique;
a man must live, Ezekiel Mphahlele - South Africa.

[Achieng Onguru]

My most memorable short story in this anthology is 'Africa kills her sun'by Ken Saro-Wiwa. It constitutes a dark satire on the effects of all-encompassing corruption and pervasive graft in Nigerian society and Africa in general.

[Vincent Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite a moving anthology... especially Ken Sarow-Wiwa's Africa Kills Her Sun. The anthology compiles stories by different African authors, exposing and revoking vice in the society. It is an eye-opener of the state of the post-colonial Africa; ranging from corruption, crime, family relationships, and much more of human moral fabric.

The stories are told in a literary style that leaves who marveling at the genius of the writers, suspense so heavy that you hand to that cliff desperate for more. Read it and you will enjoy.

[Neville Tirimba Ogoti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Naanchete emegano ya "Smile of Fortune" amo na "Tekayo" ekerage.

[Kimani Ngugi · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was part of my high school curriculum. Very interesting short stories from all over Africa. Got me to appreciate how people in other African countries go through. I also got to see the similarities that we as Africans have. I found myself reading the short stories over and over again, not only for my exams but also for fun. its one of those books that got me to appreciate the importance of reading books. Real book.
Amazing read.

[Eugene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Africa's biggest names in literature. A collection of their short, easy to read, pieces. Well written (and relatable) stories about our continent and its people.

[Ken La]

Great book with many short stories from different parts of Africa. Very interesting indeed!

[Frans Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want a quick taste of big African authors, this is a very good book. I don’t personally like every story in it, which explains the 4 stars, but some of the works, such as Amnesty by Nadine Gordimer, are very important and well written works.

[Gofaone Brian]

Interesting book.. long read it in high school.. i still feel like reading the collection time and again

[Munga · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best

[Michael Mangok]

The short stories and the authors in the Encounters from Africa are the best the education has ever done to me. I remember vividly since 2003 after high school how the stories such as Africa Kill her Sun! Man must Live, the Prisoner who wore glasses and the Man gave me the perfect understanding of the post-colonial Africa States. The book short be read in all African school to teach the student analytical skills and understanding of politics bore reaching the university . What a BOOK. Still looking forward to read it.

[Raphael Mwendia]

My favorite was Tekayo the story that shows how curiosity can lead to dangerous end, tekayo finally looses his manhood and most of all end up killing and eating livers of his grandchildren. It was a wonderful short story where can I get a copy please?

[Eric Kajuki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Africa kills her sun. What a story.

[Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

to read

[Adan Ali · Rating 1 out of 5]

Recommend to all readers 2004 still fresh in my mind memories are made of this.

[Keith Tambasi]

Such a page-turner.

[Nderitu Pius · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my high school reads. I need to read this beautiful book again one time

[Nathaniel Mramba · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't access the book

[Ricci Obura]

Epic and heartfelt stories,

[Allan Oware]

Rich pieces from different African authors, particularly liked the short story - Man Must Live.

[Maurine Kimani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Infuriating if you're African, refreshing if you're not

[Eng Duncan]

Best short stories.

[Niqqy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in high school. It is easily the best short stories book I have ever read!!!

[Diana Kabelinde]

i want to read this books