Chris Abani, Nigerian writer and poet, gives one of the most moving talks that happened at TED Global. He discusses the differences between African narrative and news on Africa – an important distinction.
A couple good quotes:
If you want to know about Africa, read our literature. And not just Things Fall Apart, because that would be like saying I’ve read, Gone With the Wind, and so I know everything about America.
Language complicates things.
(more about Chris Abani at TED)
August 10, 2007 at 8:37 am
thank you for introducing me to Chris Abani and his literature. I will definitly buy his books.
August 10, 2007 at 8:38 am
thank you for introducing me to the Chris Abani and his work!
I will definitly buy his books