At
the just-ended LitFest Harare (November 26 -28, 2015) there were moments of both tense debate
and humour. The photo above shows writer Memory Chirere reading a poem
‘Shamwari Yako Saru’ from his latest anthology Bhuku Risina Basa Nekuti Rakanyorwa Masikati while USA-based writer
Barbara Mhangami-Ruwende (right), by virtue of sitting next to Chirere, could not run away from being the ‘Saru’
to whom this poem about her friend’s unusual ‘friendship’ is addressed! Chirere was asked to read from his anthology after
the discussion of the topic “Should Writers
be called simply Writers, Not African or Women Writers?” at the Gallery Delta. It was
wonderful having you home Barbara. More news and images from Litfest and other
events coming soon in our newsletter… thank you.
Keep reading and writing!
Lovable
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