Zambian authors to follow

Here are some of the most famous Zambian authors:

Dambisa Moyo

Namwali Serpell

Binwell Sinyangwe

Ellen Banda-Aaku

Efemia Chela

Wilbur Smith

Kayo Chingonyi

Chilu Lemba

Delia Owens

Ingrid Nayame

Alexandra Fuller

These authors have written a wide range of works, including novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. Their work has been praised for its insights into Zambian culture, history, and politics. They have also been recognized for their literary talent and have won numerous awards.

Here is a brief overview of each author’s work:

Dambisa Moyo is an economist and author. Her book Dead Aid: How the West Was Lost was a New York Times bestseller. She has also written three other books, all of which have been best sellers.

Namwali Serpell is a novelist and short story writer. Her novel The Old Drift won the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Africa. She has also published a collection of short stories, The Thrilling Adventures of Love and Pain.

Binwell Sinyangwe is a novelist and playwright. His novel The Last of the Wine was a finalist for the 2006 Caine Prize for African Writing. He has also published a collection of short stories, The Laughing Cry.

Ellen Banda-Aaku is a children’s book author and novelist. Her book Wandi’s Little Voice won the 2004 Macmillan Writer’s Prize for Africa. She has also published two novels, Patchwork and The Girl Who Could Fly.

Efemia Chela is a poet and short story writer. Her poetry has been published in several magazines and journals. She has also published a collection of short stories, The Girl Who Could Fly.

Wilbur Smith is a novelist. He has written over 40 novels, many of which have been bestsellers. His novels are set in Africa and often feature adventure and romance.

Kayo Chingonyi is a poet and short story writer. His poetry has been published in several magazines and journals. He has also published a collection of short stories, The Beauty of the Falling Star.

Chilu Lemba is a novelist and short story writer. Her novel The Girl Who Could Fly was a finalist for the 2015 Caine Prize for African Writing. She has also published a collection of short stories, The Thrilling Adventures of Love and Pain.

Delia Owens is an American author who grew up in Zambia. Her novel Where the Crawdads Sing was a New York Times bestseller. She has also written a non-fiction book, Cry of the Kalahari.

Alexandra Fuller is an American author who grew up in Zambia. Her memoir Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight was a New York Times bestseller. She has also written two other memoirs, Scribbling the Cat and The Legend of Colm O’Lochlainn.

These are just a few of the many talented Zambian authors who are writing today. Their work is helping to bring Zambian culture and history to a wider audience.

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