Arao Ameny, a Ugandan and founder of New York City based Association of African Journalists and Writers (AAJW) said she was encouraged by the conversation specifically by Ms Bulawayo’s call for more dialogue between African writers in the continent and the Diaspora. “As Ms. Bulawayo stated, there are so many opportunities for us to learn from each other, mentor each other and exchange ideas to see what we are all working on. That was powerful for me to hear. She said they are so many African writers who are not known yet and we should focus on them too, not only those living in the Diaspora who have gained recognition.” Ameny recapitulated. Ameny said the lecture empowered her so much so that she is taking up the challenge to look at opportunities including funding to help the Writivism Festival – where Ms Bulawayo mentors young and emerging writers in Kampala, Uganda – and also help emerging, young African writers from across the continent. “That is a challenge I am going to take up for the next festival.” shout-africa/culture/dozens-of-die-hard-african-literature-aficionados-and-book-lovers-thronged-into-sheppard-hall-at-city-college-new-york-ccny-in-harlem-thursday-for-zimbabwean-author-no-violet-bulawayos-lec/
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