Being born black can be very hard, and while there are quite a few nuances, different levels and social classes within the black world, the difficulty of progressing always seems to be lurking in the shadows, independent of social status.…
“Is Chimamanda a writer or a sociologist?” Literary review of AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2) of (3)
Nonetheless, there are also a series of characters that are respectably accomplished. This is the case of Blaine, Ifem’s smart boyfriend, through whom we sharply assess his drivel and pedantry for an excruciating level of perfection. The character of Ifem’s…
“Plenty of intelligence, little literature”. Literary review of AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (1) of (3)
Americanah is the story of Ifemelu, a Nigerian girl who decides to leave her country for a period of time, to go and study in the United States in search of a better life. After some time, she returns to…
“Have things changed in Liberia or not?”. A literary review of BLUE CLAY PEOPLE by William Powers (3) of (3)
For those who have lived and worked in Liberia, or for those who are doing so at present, Blue Clay People will seem very close to home and familiar. Many expats (and also a good handful of Liberians) can see…
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DISCOVERING THE DUCOR HOTEL IN MONROVIA
I run. I run next to a European girl and a Liberian. I keep up because I usually go jogging a few times a week around UN Drive. The Liberian guy also takes great strides and sets a good pace.…
“DISAPPEAR ONCE AND FOR ALL”. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA (6) of (6)
ON BRINGING MY HEAD ABOVE THE SURFACE, I DISCOVERED A GIRL WITH DREADLOCKS (the rasta style triumphed on Room Island), a girl in Bob Marley colours, green, yellow, red who slowly sat beside the boy who was snoozing before my…
“ON ROOM ISLAND”. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA (5) of (6)
MONIQUE, THE WOMAN WHO HATED (AND LOVED) GUINEA CONAKRY, had allowed another truce with this country on disclosing to me, “if you go to Conakry, go to the islands: an authentic oasis”. Samory smiled inside the red wine Peugeot and…
“CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN OF TRUTH IN KINDIA”. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA (4) of (6)
“If you go to Kindia, you know: go up Gangan and go and see my Guinean family”, said Monique, my Belgian friend in Liberia. Despite the fact that Monique had left Guinea with a bad taste in her mouth, she…
“THE MILITARY STOPPING PEOPLE IN CONAKRY”. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA (3) of (6)
I COULD BARELY SEE IT. But, according to Samory, the tall, skinny building rising up behind us had been the Presidential Palace. I turned around and for a fleeting moment I managed to see a huge golden plaque, a whisper…
“THE CHINESE WORK, THE FRENCH BLAH, BLAH, BLAH“. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA (2) of (6)
DID CONAKRY EXIST? The time had come to tour the capital city of Guinea Conakry. The city, which on naming it provoked sighs and rolling of the eyes among the people I knew, deserved its space and its moment. So…
“A TRIP TO THE MOST SINGULAR COUNTRY IN AFRICA”. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA” (1) OF (6)
“GUINEA? WHY GUINEA? Why would you complicate your life?” the Lebanese landlord asked me, frowning and bringing a hand to his head. “Why don’t you go to Namibia? It’s a wonderful country”. A few hours later, while I spooned rice…
INVISIBLE CHINESE CONQUER LIBERIA
I’ve never had to deal with them. I don’t know what they talk about. I ignore what they like. In meetings, all countries are usually present but them. I have received emails from colleagues of all nationalities but them. There…
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DISCOVERING THE DUCOR HOTEL IN MONROVIA
I run. I run next to a European girl and a Liberian. I keep up because I usually go jogging a few times a week…
“DISAPPEAR ONCE AND FOR ALL”. CARLOS BATTAGLINI IN GUINEA (6) of (6)
ON BRINGING MY HEAD ABOVE THE SURFACE, I DISCOVERED A GIRL WITH DREADLOCKS (the rasta style triumphed on Room Island), a girl in Bob Marley…
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