ID: New Short Fiction From Africa: Who We Are Who We Choose To Be

by Helen Moffett, Tochukwu Emmanuel Okafor, Michael Yee

African identities are too often defined for us and not by us. The call for this anthology asked writers from the continent and the diaspora for “innovative short fiction that explores identity, especially (but not limited to) the themes of gender identity and sexuality; that looks beyond the boundaries of expectation, into the truest definitions of ourselves."
This powerful collection is the result. It showcases the multiple ways in which African writers see themselves and their communities, and the depth, variety and innovation of their interpretations. From Benin to Ethiopia, from Morocco to South Africa, the stories here reveal uncomfortable and fascinating truths about who we are. In a world of rising nationalism and factionalism, of increasingly crude and reductive notions of identity, these stories insist on the complexity, intimacy and interconnectedness of African identities. Prepare to be amazed, challenged and enchanted.

Genres: Short Stories

306 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2018

Reviews

[Jacqueline Nyathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some very good writing, also some stories I really didn't enjoy; but definitely worth reading if you like Af Lit.

[Kojo Baffoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

With an edited collection of short stories, one will find some that miss the mark or don’t resonate with you. This collection has few of those but, overall, was an enjoyable read.