In I Will Not Fail Namukose does not want to end up like her mother, poor and bullied by her husband. She wants to do well in school and have a career. Because of her determination and courage, therefore, she manages to overcome some tough challenges and eventually succeeds. This story examines the destinies of girls who happen to be born in Africa. Those whose lot is often marked by forced exit from school and early marriage. It celebrates women’s inner strength and their centrality to the well-being of humanity. It gives a human face to the many trials and tribulations, as well as the cultural constraints that the girl-child are faced with. It also points out the opportunities that will reveal themselves to the girl who remains steadfast in her ambitions.

Curiosity lead three children into an unforgettable adventure.
Atsu, his twin sister Atsupui and their close friend Akoto venture to an
abandoned beach to search for a dead whale which had been washed onto
the beach. Not only do they get lost but they soon discover that they
were not the only ones in search of the whale. How do they escape from
these dangerous strangers and also find their way home?

Poetry 99  presents the best of a week-long series of live readings by South African poets that took place in Grahamstown in 1999. Even in their written form, many South African poems carry the intonations of the poet’s voice, but seeing and hearing poets reading their own work has a particular vitality. Poetry 99 is a valuable resource for poets, readers, and teachers of poetry. This book is the text of the video, now available on YouTube: see Deep South Poetry99

A Portuguese slave ship leaves the Elmina Castle with hundreds of African slaves bound for the Americas, but one slave girl is left behind. A traumatic story of Asana and her new environment extol the attributes of the tradition and culture of the people of Edina, both of the spiritual and the mundane. The impact of the slave trade on all concerned is told with anger, love and even humour. In spite of her ordeal, Asana, like the people of Edina, remains strong like the anthill. The Elmina Castle features in a documentary film made by Bill Marshall on Nana Yaa Asantewaa, the legendary queen mother of Ejisu in Ashanti, who was captured by the British colonial masters, who exiled her to Seychelles where she died. This play comes after a four year drought in any artistic work by the author.

Some stories ask to be written. Others knock at your heart until you let them out. The Girl that Ran Away from Home began as a whisper, sparked by the real-life courage of my sister, Winnie Msachi, who defied all expectations to become a pilot. Watching her soar transformed something in me. I wanted to tell a story that echoed
her bravery, a story for every girl who’s been told “no” and still chose to run toward her “yes.” Mayamiko’s journey is fictional, but her spirit is not. She is shaped by the dreams of many girls across Africa, girls who fight to be more than what their circumstances allow. Then there are stories that we choose to tell, and then there
are stories that choose us. What the Eye Cannot See was born from a conversation, a friendship, and a pain that runs deeper than words. My good friend, Gladwell Phiri, shared with me a chapter of his life that left me both shaken and moved: the story of his younger brother, Eneya, who lost his battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer  It was a story of love, of courage, of struggle, and of quiet strength that endured even when the world around them seemed to be falling apart. In this story, Eneya is represented by Mphatso, a boy full of light, laughter, and promise. Through his character, I tried to preserve what illness could not take his soul. His spirit and his
laughter that lives on.

If one measure of a poet is the range of what he absorbs, Lesego Rampolokeng takes on religion, war, street violence, global economics, obscenity, history, wordplay, sexual perversion, and, not least, his own contradictions. If he spatters the reader with blood and body fluids, it is not to shock or repel but to “engage with my world in all its manifestations… I want to see all the spluttered blood and gore. So I’m attempting to embrace its beauty. Hopefully.”

Few South African writers are as prepared to engage with the fact that we are all, collectively and individually, the authors of our own chaos. “It is necessary for us to strip right down to the bone and see exactly how ugly we are as a people.” Or more aphoristicallly: “Not the barbarian at the door but the savage at the core”

In Defiance of Apartheid is a story set against the backdrop of South Africa’s turbulent transition from Apartheid to Democracy. The author takes readers on a journey through the vibrant yet divided City of Gold and Hillbrow, during the early 80’s to mid 90’s, sharing experiences of cultural diversity, personal relationships, and the harsh realities of Apartheid laws.

Through stories of navigating an interracial relationship, overcoming societal prejudice, and witnessing historic moments like Nelson Mandela’s release and the first Democratic elections, this memoir captures complexities of a country in flux. It is a poignant reflection on the challenges and triumphs of forging connection and hope during one of the most defining eras in South Africa’s history.

Storytelling is mnemonic, it is far more than mere entertainment, though entertainment and moral impact are assumed to be its primary purpose. It stimulates the listener’s ability to think beyond the content and structure of a folktale and decode vital coded information. Folktale is an art of eloquence, a symbol of identity, a repository of ancient secrets, a rich memory of mankind. It gives life to inanimate object and create opportunity for the dead to meet with the living and by the spoken word extol exploits of idiots and ridicule bravery. It also link human, animal, plant at terrestrial and celestial levels. It encapsulate a people’s philosophy, art, mythology and science in its oral form. This noble art should be sustained and studied beyond its moral and entertainment value in Africa and beyond as a cherished segment of our cultural heritage.

Dalmos had a love fair with Lizzy, his friend’s wife. One day, the friend came home drunk and caught them having sex on the couch. Dalmos escaped the scene with blood on his hands because his friend Marcus suffered a heart attack as they fought from one end of the room to another.  Marcus had his own issue. He was battling alcoholism. He usually comes home drunk. Could this be the reason Lizzy was having an affair with Dalmos? Lizzy did the unthinkable after her husband, Marcus, breathed his last. Did she elope with Dalmos or take her own life? She was in the eyes of the storm. The woman was unfortunate to be caught cheating this time. This was not the first they have had sex on her matrimonial bed. It is never a secret that she enjoys messing around with her husband’s friend. They even planned to elope. Dalmos could not prevent what was to come. The few minute of assault became a bone in his neck. There were consequences and many bad things happened. Marcus summoned forces from the underworld to avenge his loss. Even in death, Marcus remained very powerful and determined to get justice. What will Dalmos do to get out of the mess?

Come dive into a world where passion and desire intertwine. In Tales of Love and Lust, experience the raw intensity of emotions through a collection of poems that explore the many facets of love and desire. From the shy tremble of a first encounter to the magnetic pull of physical attraction, from the transformative power of a kiss to the deep comfort of emotional connection, the verses capture the complexity of love and desire.

In this collection of poems, the author explores themes of love, loss, politics, happiness and identity through a range of styles and structures. With raw honesty and lyrical language, the poet delves into the complexities of the human experience, inviting readers on a journey of self-discovery and reflection

With lyrical precision and unflinching candour, Cantos probes the complexities of life in the creeks and the broad questions of identity, culture, social justice and resistance in the search for meaning… Indeed, the poems are a testament to the power of language to transcend borders and boundaries, speaking truths that are both intimate and expansive. The rhythms and cadences that adorn the lines, in their percussive beat, echo both the cultural heritage of the poet’s Niger-Delta roots and the complexities of contemporary life… Yeibo once again sets a new benchmark in African poetic imagination that speaks to the triumph of the human spirit, one that also testifies to the resilience and creativity of the human heart. It is a collection that further cements Yeibo’s place as a major voice in contemporary poetry. –Dr Abba Abba, DAADS (Humboldi), AHPf (Dar es Salaam), BAf (Reading), Winner NENG Prize for Literary Criticism 2022)

Cantos of a Capsized Canoe is yet another of Ebi Yeibo’s imagist poetic renditions of the plight of the Niger Delta environment as both a haven of cultural bliss and a hovel of despoliation. After an almost lifelong strident poetic fidelity to the cause of environmental justice in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria in volume after volume of poetry, the master poet takes a break here to juggle, in deft lines, the beauties in the rubble of his beloved flora and fauna.– Denja Abdullahi, JANA, NPOM, Poet, playwright & former president, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)

Like White Masks (2019), Ebi Yeibo’s Cantos of a Capsized Canoe further strengthens his poetic excellence and adds a more mature, more politically engaged thematic layer to his poctic subjects. The idea of a widening poetic concern occasioned by stylistic and artistic maturation looms large in the poet’s most recent collections…As is the hallmark of his bourgeoning oeuvre, Cantos of a Capsized Canoe is conceived and rendered effortlessly in that distinct but unmistakable idiom that derives its poetic denouement from the flow and tempo of the Izon of the Niger Delta. Again, like his previous collections of poems, the poet’s deployment of oral resources in the symbolic process of the poems in the collection confers harmony and symmetry on the book – ISMAIL BALA, Poet And Fellow; International Writers Program, lowa, USA.

This is the first volume in a planned series compiling the papers of the renowned scholar of music, Kwabena Nketia. The papers were mostly contributions to books and journals published overseas, and to international meetings and conferences; and have been made available in Ghana in a collected edition.

The volume in hand deals with modes of inquiry and interpretation broadly organised into sections on theory, and historical and creative studies. The section on theoretical issues comprises papers on: the problem of meaning in African music; musicology and African music; the juncture of the social and the musical; integrating objectivity and experience in ethnomusicological studies; the aesthetic dimension in ethnomusicological studies; universal perspectives in ethnomusicology; and contextual strategies of inquiry and systematisation.

The section on creative and historical topics covers the following: the history of music in African culture; history and the organization of music in West Africa; historical evidence in Ga religious music; processes of differentiation and interdependency in African music; African musical roots in the Americas; and developing contemporary idioms out of traditional music.

Princess Samarah’s knowledge of English betrays her when invaders storm her village in 1910. Torn from her homeland and forced into servitude, she clings to memories of love and family—until tragedy leaves her alone and burning with rage. Then comes Mayne Patterson, the son of her captor, offering a love she never asked for and a choice she never imagined. Bound by duty, haunted by desire, Samarah must decide between remaining loyal to her past or risking everything for a future she never saw coming.

The story follows a boy’s misfortune and struggle that started from the very moment of his birth. His mother, Becky, gives birth on a depressing, rainy day. His father abandons mother and child. This rough start sets a challenging tone for the boy’s early life. He struggled in school before eventually becoming a goldsmith’s apprentice. 

The story highlights the stark contrast between the societal expectation of joy surrounding childbirth and the harsh reality of financial hardship that can turn a “gift” into a perceived burden. It focuses on Becky’s despair and resentment towards her newborn. Not out of malice, but from the immense pressure of unpaid hospital bills and her husband’s unemployment.

It starts with strange occurrences in a small room and escalates into a brutal war for survival. Edwin’s quiet life shatters when he realizes the malevolent Maggof and Owl plaguing him are tied to his parents’ tragic deaths. There is no end in sight to his dilemma if he doesn’t bow to Kalendah, the god of his ancestors.

Unaware that his every move is being watched, Edwin must confront the dark forces, including Fagos, the despicable king of bats and Mud the Monster, to uncover the truth and stay alive. Maggof says if Edwin doesn’t find out why his parents died, he will follow them to the grave. But this isn’t just any boy, Edwin possesses a unique quality, though whether its sorcery remains to be seen.

The fight with Maggof is only the beginning of sorrow. One morning, after eating a bird, something inexplicably transported Edwin to another world. He met Mud, the Monster who didn’t like him. The creature sorts every opportunity to kill him. Edwin left a town with two companions, Goosef and an old friend who prefers to remain in the shadows. The journey takes him back to where it all began.

What separates Edwin Phylis and his destiny is a formidable forest where trees resist anyone not allied with them. Goosef, however, knows how to speak their language, and Edwin will need patience to master this art.

In order to protect his foster father, Twig, Klause will be tempted to take up arms. Ifhe does, it will reignite an old rivalry on many fronts. Klause is never in the good books of Maggof and Owl. It is only a matter of time before they clash again. Meanwhile, two sinister figures from the underworld, Arad and Kalendah (four headed beast), know Edwin’s true destiny and will stop at nothing to ensure he never becomes the powerful force they fear.

Cameroon stands today at a decisive crossroads. Endowed with vast natural and human resources, the nation has yet to live up to its true potential. Corruption, poor governance,
social injustice, and political instability have created a climate of disillusionment and despair. Yet, within this crisis lies a profound opportunity for renewal. Urgent Solutions to Cameroon’s Greatest Challenges: A Hearty Message to the Nation is a bold and timely intervention. Written with pastoral concern and scholarly insight, this 42-chapter work offers clear, practical, and transformative pathways to address the pressing crises of our time—economic stagnation, political corruption, tribalism, social inequality, and the erosion
of moral values. Drawing from Scripture, Church Teachings, history, and contemporary African realities, Rev. Linus Patem lays out a vision of national rebirth rooted in justice, truth, and responsibility. With urgency and conviction, he calls on leaders, citizens, and institutions alike to embrace restitution, accountability, and solidarity as the pillars of a new Cameroon. This work is not only a critique but a constructive roadmap. Published in both English and French, it speaks to the bilingual heart of the nation and aims to enlighten voters, inspire policymakers, and awaken a new spirit of patriotism among Cameroonians at home and abroad. It is a heartfelt message to every Cameroonian who believes that a brighter future is possible—and who is willing to act to make it a reality.

In the city of Accra, the Voyager Hotel is widely known as a well-run lodging perfectly suited to cash-strapped tourists. But one early March morning, hotel guest Heather Peterson, a beautiful, young Oregonian teacher, is found dead at the bottom of the pool. The police authorities deem it an accidental drowning, but that raises doubts. Heather was a strong swimmer. How could she have drowned, and why was she naked? Paula Djan, principal of the school at which Heather was a volunteer, suspects foul play and begins to dig around. As she discovers an increasing number of suspects, she encounters hostility from the police investigators, who take a dim view of her snooping. But much more than stepping on a few toes, she may be headed down a dangerous path where the killer lies in wait with every intention to make Paula the second death at the Voyager Hotel.

Speaking to Bilimankhwe is a piercing collection that charts a cartography of modern Malawian and human existence. The poet raises a voice not merely to document, but to wrestle with the stark realities of political corruption, personal grief, and the relentless negotiation of dignity. Bilimankhwe, the mysterious conscience addressed throughout, becomes the vessel for confessions and rage, linking personal testimony to a collective, communal memory. This collection is an act of witness, an archive of endurance, and a protest song that insists on singing, even when it knows the lyrics may change nothing. It is a raw, visceral anthem of presence for anyone who has ever been told they are nothing.

There are wounds the light will never understand.
So she learned to live in the dark; to embrace her shadows, and call them by name to cradle her grief until it began to sing.
“What the Dark Made of Me” is not just poetry.
It is resurrection in verses;
the sound of a woman remembering herself after the silence.
These poems bleed loss and tenderness, fire and faith,
grief and the strange, holy beauty of surviving.
Every line is a scar that learned how to speak, every stanza a fragment of a life rebuilt from ruin.
This is not about escape.
It’s about what happens when the darkness does not end; and you learn to call it home.

On 6 July 2024, Malawi clocked sixty vears as an independent nation. This interdisciplinary book attempts to provide an objective account of Malawi’s successes and failures, strengths and weaknesses, achievements and challenges in such areas as national identity, constitutional developments, governance and state affairs, political life, economic achievements and challenges, public finance, the judicial system, civil society, ethnic and regional identities, cultural change, natural resources, development ethics, gender justice, religion and public life, language issues, technological change, as well as literature and the arts.

“In a quest for answers on why Malawi seems not to be changing in the desired direction, Malawi at Sixty makes a highly valuable attempt to explain the complex interplay of enduring continuities and unmet expectations.” Professor Wapulumuka O. Mulwafu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Miuzu University

“Divided into sections on identity, governance, economics, and culture, this volume will interest scholars of the continent with an interest in African histories and futures.” Joey Power, Professor Emerita, Toronto Metropolitan University

“… a powerful, engaging and captivating collection of intellectually inspiring essays that unpack, distil, and demystify Malawi’s development paradox…” Professor Blessings Chinsinga, University of Malawi

Note: This is a co-publication with Kachere Series

This book offers a critical pathway to decolonizing research space for students and supervisors across academic disciplines. Framed by a multi-disciplinary, anti-Eurocentric perspective, it thoroughly interrogates the decades of Western hegemony that have wrongly framed research as a monolithic, complex, and exclusive academic ritual. Moving beyond justified frustration over the delegitimization of non-Western knowledge, the volume makes an essential contribution by correcting Western-biased misinterpretations of conventional research. Without discarding universal research principles, the book exposes the shortcomings of the Eurocentric view and proposes a novel, modest, and powerful Ubuntu/Unhu-inspired narrative: that research is fundamentally a daily act of problem-solving, rooted in context-specific epistemologies dedicated to human needs. The book’s unique value lies in challenging Western dominance while providing a practical, context- based guide for mentors and mentees in all academic milieus. It serves as an important, timely addition to the contemporary research discourse taking center stage in progressive institutions worldwide, making it apt for practitioners and students in African, Global, Comparative, and multi-disciplinary studies.

Methuen, according to her ex-husband, is a bloodsucker, unholy and a cold-hearted murderer. Her boyfriend, Taiwo, is seeing another woman. Methuen is angry. She sees this as betrayal and wants revenge. Taiwo is ready to damn the consequence and go against the unstable enchantress. But not being prepared for what was to come could lead to his demise. When Methuen learns Taiwo has shocking plans not to marry her, she sets out to show him what she is capable of. To her, it is life or death. He must marry her or face an unimaginable catastrophe. She invokes demons from her voodoo shrine to go after him. If she doesn’t have him, no woman will. Will Methuen succeed? Why is she desperate to marry him?

Financiar o desenvolvimento de Africa exige engenho, disciplina e uma compreensC10 dos sistemas fiscais – a totalidade das receitas e despesas do governo, incluindo impostos e di’vida. Este livro torna fascinante o que pode parecer complexo a primeira vista. Descreve diversas abordagens que foram ajustadas as circunstancias locais em todo o continente e reflecte sobre o impulso para unir e harmonizar em direcsC10 a UniC10 Africana. Africa e rica, mas os recursos SCIO perdidos devido a lacunas nos sistemas fiscais. Os recursos financeiros provem do povo, nC10 SCIO ilimitados e nC10 chegam facilmente ou sem custos. Os africanos devem, por isso, valorizar estes recursos e utiliza-los na construsC10 da nasC10 e no desenvolvimento nacional e regional. Sistemas fiscais eficientes, eficazes, transparentes e responsaveis, que sejam justos e equitativos, contribuirC10 muito para financiar o desenvolvimento de Africa. Recorrendo a exemplos de todos os 54 pai’ses de Africa, o livro torna as questoes fiscais reais e compreensi’veis para as pessoas, independentemente da sua area. Demonstra a importancia da legislasC10 e da poli’tica fiscal para o desenvolvimento e o impacto que tern nos indivi’duos, as comunidades, as nasoes, os grupos regionais e o continente.

 Financing Africa’s development requires ingenuity, discipline, and an understanding of fiscal systems—the totality of government revenues and expenditures, including taxes and debt. This book makes what may seem complex at first glance fascinating. It describes various approaches that have been tailored to local circumstances across the continent and reflects on the drive to unite and harmonize African Union. Africa is rich, but resources are lost due to gaps in fiscal systems. Financial resources come from the people, are not unlimited, and do not arrive easily or cost-free. Africans must, therefore, value these resources and use them to build the nation and promote national and regional development. Efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable fiscal systems that are fair and equitable will contribute greatly to financing Africa’s development. Using examples from all 54 African countries, the book makes tax issues real and understandable for people, regardless of their background. It demonstrates the importance of tax legislation and policy for development and the impact they have on individuals, communities, nations, regional groups, and the continent.

Osedebamen Oamen was born 16th August 1966 to Mr. and Mrs. Inegbenebholo David Oamen of Ugbokhare Irrua, Esan, Edo State, Nigeria. He had his primary and secondary education in Edo State before proceeding to Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-Ife, Nigeria and University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Ukpusomi is his undergraduate project play, it gives synopses of human ambition, power trip, clash, temperament, callousness, motivation and discovery. The Scar scorn on the chauvinist male who believes in “a man’s world” which does not exist without a woman and all forms of cultural oppression against women. It strives for the recognition of the right, privileges and repositioning of the oppressed, especially women and accentuate resistance. Oamen should be praised for convincing characterizations and amusing yet poignant evocations of his heroines’ tribulations. He provides a thorough presentation of social themes in his works with the view to affecting the larger social issues. He is so feminine that the ‘de-emotionalization’ of sex in his works appear understandable.

One more wife some more trouble represents the problems of polygamy in a patriarchal society. It xrays the man who enjoys male chauvinist
opportunities and the grip of two cultures on a brave woman, who believes in the culture that gave birth to her. This highlights the plight of Africans who are struggling to identify the superiority between the culture that gave birth to them and the culture that educated them. It viewed the family as the first human institution that should give the highest degree of invaluable advice to children as a guide to success in human endeavour.

After a disturbing dream that shakes little Kwame, his family Big Mystery dismisses it as nothing more than a nightmare. Until. . . The great mystery of little Kwame heralds a thrilling adventure, full of mystery… and guaranteed thrills!

Kufadhili maendeleo ya Afriba bunahitaji ujuzi, nidhamu, na uelewa wa mifumo ya fedha – jumla ya mapato na matumizi ya seribali, ibiwa ni pamoja na bodi na madeni. Vitabu hivi hufanya buvutia bile binachoweza buonebana buwa ngumu bwa mtazamo wa bwanza. lnaelezea mbinu mbalimbali ambazo zimerebebishwa bulingana na hali za ndani batiba bara zima na buabisi msubumo wa buungana na buwiana buelebea Umoja wa Afriba. Afriba ni tajiri, labini rasilimali zinapotea bupitia mianya ya mifumo ya fedha. Rasilimali za bifedha hutoba bwa watu, hazina bibomo, na haziji bwa urahisi au bila gharama. Kwa hivyo Waafriba lazima wathamini rasilimali hizi na buzitumia batiba ujenzi wa taifa na maendeleo ya bitaifa na bibanda. Mifumo ya fedha yenye ufanisi, yenye ufanisi, iliyo wazi na inayowajibiba ambayo ni ya habi na yenye habi itasaidia sana bufadhili maendeleo ya Afriba. Kwa butumia mifano butoba batiba nchi zote 54 za Afriba, bitabu hibi binafanya masuala ya fedha buwa halisi na bueleweba bwa watu, bila bujali nyanja zao. lnaonyesha umuhimu wa sheria na sera ya fedha bwa ajili ya maendeleo na athari inayo

Financing African development requires knowledge, discipline, and understanding of financial systems – the total revenue and expenditure of the central government, including debt and equity. This book makes a fascinating but difficult task from a first-hand perspective. It describes various approaches that have been adapted to local conditions across the continent and support the development of the African Union. Africa is rich, but many resources are lost through the loopholes of financial systems. Financial resources are not created by people, are not created by bombs, and do not come easily or cheaply. Africans must therefore value these resources and use them effectively for nation-building and national development and for their own benefit. Efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable financial systems that are inclusive and sustainable will go a long way in financing African development. Using real-life examples from all 54 African countries, this book makes financial issues real and understandable to people, regardless of their background. It shows the importance of financial law and policy for development and the impact it has.

The loan-shark is in possession
of my ID book.
I am behind in rent
and the landlord’s finger is in my face,
between my eyes, every day.
I pay the price of a five-star hotel
yet the conditions don’t deserve a single star.
It’s dirty, it stinks. Doors and windows are broken,
like the lives of all the tenants, old and young.
The landscape is rough.
The grass is three metres tall.
We pass time by observing it closely
and concluding that it’s greener
in one place than the other.
Here, none of us is better than the other.
We have all been behind in rent,
and we have all asked each other for food and money.

PROMISES AND PERIL: The South African Crisis is part memoir but mainly political analysis, weaving together personal experience with a critical account of the country’s ongoing crisis Drawing on influences from luminaries in South Africa and global thinkers such as Frantz Fanon, Ali Shariati and others. Buccus examines how the promise of liberation gave way to corruption, inequality and repression. Ultimately, PROMISES AND PERIL: The South African Crisis is a call to recover the moral clarity of the liberation struggle, to link local struggles with global justice, and to forge a politics that serves the many rather than the few. PROMISES AND PERIL THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS “The book details the rise of the two different competing futures for South Africa: emboldened fascism or grassroots democracy organised around resilient social movements. This is the best contemporary read of South Africa and its politics.” Adam Habib “A fascinating and frank exploration of South Africa’s political crisis and the delicate hope that still survives within it.” Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

All the Days, Robert Berold’s fourth book of poems, reaches further and sings more clearly than his earlier work. The reader will be struck by the spare lucidity of the language, the elemental sense of place – and the way love in the end gets the better of difficulty.

¡Rabi sólo quiere divertirse! Pero los otros conejitos la rechazan porque no se parece a ellos. Por suerte, Rabi conoce a una amable mariposa que la ayuda a encontrar amigos que la celebran por quien es. Cuando los otros conejitos piden unirse, descubren una maravillosa verdad: nuestras diferencias nos hacen extraordinarios. Una conmovedora historia de bondad, amistad y la belleza de la diversidad.

*** Hermosamente Diferentes, Amigos Perfectos ***

Rabi just wants to have fun. But the other bunnies turn her away because she doesn’t look like them. Luckily, Rabi meets a kind butterfly who helps her find friends who celebrate her for who she is. When the other bunnies ask to join in, they discover a wonderful truth: our differences make us extraordinary. A heartwarming tale of kindness, friendship, and the beauty of diversity.

From 2003-2006, Ollen Mutemwanenge Sosole received his theological training at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Malawi. Later, in 2008-2011 received a Bachelor of Theology at Christ Baptist Seminary in South Africa. In 2024, he received a Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies from Mzuzu University. He is currently doing his PhD in Theology and Religious Studies with the University of Malawi. For ten years, Ollen Sosole pastored Bwengu Baptist Church, and for five years Mzimba Baptist Church. Further, for three years, he served as the Regional Overseer for the Baptist Convention of Malawi for the North Region. Additionally, for seven years, he taught at the Baptist Theological Seminary as a Lecturer. He also served as the Registrar, Acting Principal and Vice Principal of Baptist College. He is now the General Secretary of the Baptist Convention of Malawi. Ollen Sosole discusses that the absentee fatherhood phenomenon is a global issue that affects many nations despite being a gateway to the socio-cultural (under) development in the world. Yet, it ruins relational, economic, religious, spiritual and political aspects as is the case among Baptist Christians of Mzimba. Despite the church being silent to mitigate the challenge, the study brings a practical pastoral approach to minimize the phenomenon.

In the agenda of God, there are no accidents. Destiny is reserved for the near 8 billion human beings across the world. It is not in the agenda of God that anyone will die without fulfilling his/her purposes, but the sad reality is that perhaps less than 5% of the world’s population is actually living their destinies. So what happens to the mammoth 95%? Many have settled for average or nothing, others continue to pray without congruent committed actions, while some continue to search for their destinies. For anyone and everyone who dares to seek God and will commit to fulfilling destiny, there is no limit to how far any living human being can soar. The book, FULFILLING YOUR PREDESTINED GREATNESS offers Spirit-guided and practical insights as to how any disciplined and visionary ‘thrown away Joseph’ could still become the Prime Minister in any of today’s greatest nations, and how kind actions of any ‘misfit Rahab’ could still change the fortunes of generations from nothingness to Messiah’s genealogy.

Chisanga Puta-Chekwe was born at Nchanga in the Copperbelt province of Zambia. He attended Kabulonga Boys’ School in Lusaka and Sir William Borlase School in Buckinghamshire in England before reading law at the Universities of Birmingham and London. A Rhodes Scholar, he also holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford. Mr Puta-Chekwe practised law in Zambia between 1980 and 1986 when he left Zambia to work in international merchant banking. In addition to observing the South African election in 1994, Mr Puta-Chekwe also supervised the election in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1996. He spent six years with the Ontario Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, serving as a part time member from 1991 until 1994, and as executive Chair of the Board from 1994 until 1997. He then went on to head Oxfam Canada as Executive Director. He has recently been named Chair of the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal. Mr Puta-Chekwe is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court (England and Wales) and an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia. ‘Altogether, eight people died in the Pamphlet Massacre. Prior to their deaths, the men had been roped together, thrown into o ravine and hacked with pangas. The non partisan pamphlets they had hoped to distribute had been published by the IEC and were entitled: “Your guarantee for a better South Africa.”’

‘There appeared to be no tension whatsoever between the different groups attending the rally. At one point, I observed a young white woman and a
young black man absentmindedly holding hands while engaged in deep conversation on (I thought) some intricate aspect of election strategy. I appeared to be the only person who found this scene even remotely interesting.’

‘The voter came right to the point. She said, “Is it possible to vote for all the candidates?” When her question was answered in the negative, she added, in maternal tones, “You see, I have been watching these young men campaign on television. They have all worked so hard I would like them all to win!”’ An Election to Remember is an eye witness account of the historic 1994 election in South Africa. Chisanga Puta-Chekwe a Zambian lawyer living and working in Canada, was a UN observer to this election. His book vividly portrays the hopes, the tragedies and sometimes the comedy of the election.

The Prison Graduates was the winning play in the English as a 2nd Language category of the BBC World Service/British Council International Radio Playwriting Competition 2009. The play is a political satire set in Ghana, and talks about serious issues on a light note. It highlights situations in Ghana and Africa as a whole; these include young and energetic people paying huge sums of money to go abroad to seek greener pastures, and the hospitals where ‘cash and carry’ method is practiced. The situation where churches are corrupt and the congregation is naïve… Efo makes us laugh at our folly, whilst realising that we are all part of the challenges our countries face, and can contribute to the solutions.

The Sage Handbook of Eco-Social Policy and Politics offers a bold and timely rethinking of how public policies and political action can address ecological challenges while simultaneously advancing a broad range of social goals—such as equity, wellbeing, inclusion, and democratic participation—through an integrated and transformative approach.

Moving beyond the traditional silos of environmental protection and social welfare, this handbook presents a comprehensive framework for understanding how ecological and social justice are deeply interconnected—and must be tackled together.

At the heart of eco-social thinking is the recognition that sustainability cannot be achieved without justice, nor justice without sustainability. From the uneven impacts of climate change to the structural inequalities embedded in environmental harm, this volume explores how power, politics, and policy shape our responses to ecological crises. It brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to examine the theoretical foundations, political struggles, policy innovations, and transformative movements that define the eco-social landscape.

Structured into five thematic sections, the handbook begins with key theories, informing concepts and histories, then moves through political dynamics, policy design, grassroots activism, and future visions for eco-social transformation. It offers critical insights into how welfare systems, governance structures, and social movements can be reimagined to support both people and the planet.

The Sage Handbook of Eco-Social Policy and Politics is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and shape a just and sustainable future.

Section One: Theories, Concepts, and Histories
Section Two: Politics of Eco-Social Crises
Section Three: Eco-Social Policy
Section Four: Eco-Social Movements, Resistance, and Activism
Section Five: Eco-Social Futures and Transformations

Echoes of Life and Individuality is a moving collection of poems that celebrates the perception guiding human choices and the beauty of quiet souls. Each piece capture captures how edividuals act and connect, offering readers thoughtful insight wrapped in lyrical depth

This biography explores the remarkable journey of Bishop Adams Lwesya, tracing his path from humble beginnings to spiritual leadership.
Discover the inspiring story of his devotion, challenges, and triumphs – delve into the ministerial experience of Bishop Adams Lwesya who has overcome the odds by facilitating the spiritual transformation in PHA Malawi despite challenges he faced. He is one of the fathers in PHA whose life story will challenge young Christian ministers.

This book confronts one of the most urgent and enduring challenges of our time: decolonisation in Africa. It makes an audacious and unapologetic argument: that strategic areas across the continent remain deeply mired in neo-colonialism, thereby rendering decolonisation an unfinished business. Through perceptive chapters written by distinguished African scholars and intellectuals, this volume interrogates the systemic barriers to Africa’s self-
determination and sovereignty. The book delves into four critical areas still facing colonial entanglement. It exposes persistent Eurocentric epistemic frameworks embedded in education systems, critiques political systems rooted in colonial governance which often fail to reflect the aspirations of African societies, and dissects exploitative economic structures designed to perpetuate dependency and inequality. Equally, it explores cultural
identity and heritage, confronting the erasure and distortion of Africa’s rich narratives, while championing alternative models grounded in African traditions and priorities. More than a critique, the volume offers a visionary blueprint for transforming these systems and reclaiming Africa’s agency in defining its destiny. Richly theoretical yet accessible, it challenges readers to fundamentally rethink Africa’s position in the global order and envision a future unburdened by the shadows of its colonial past. This is an essential resource for scholars in African Studies, Global Studies, Social Anthropology,
Development Studies, and Economics, as well as for all those who seek to understand and contribute to the ongoing liberation of Africa toward a fully decolonised continent.

This book is a classic legend of a young hero’s magical journey through a fantasy world where he faces incredible challenges that can only stem from the soul of the author’s genuine African culture and vivid imagination. After being accused of a crime, Nihu, a tribal African boy, faces banishment to the Lonely Forest. To regain his freedom, he must defeat the undefeatable. And confront challenges that draw analogies to our realities. This epic high fantasy book carries the reader to another time and place. Nihu gets sucked into a world inside of a stone. He visits a powerful ruler in an underwater and befriends a group of refugees. Based on mythical and historic African traditions, The Refugees will allow an audience of all ages to escape their realities. And draw them into a world of high hopes, powers, and unimaginable desires.

Chloe has always preferred the quiet comfort of home over the social part of the world. But when a simple errand for her sister leads her to a restaurant, her life takes a turn she never imagined. There she meets Jeff, a kind and charming waiter, and an unexpected love story begins to unfold. Their bond blossoms, tested by shadows of Chloe’s past and the dangers her ex boyfriend brings back into her life. Tender, passionate, and heartwarming, Love Beyond the Menu is a story of courage, redemption, and the beauty of finding love where you least expect it.

Education and science are foundational to international development, yet gender inequities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) persist globally. While these disparities are widespread, most research and discourse on gender in STEM originates from the Global North. This edited collection amplifi es contributions from the Global South, presenting twelve case studies supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The case studies are led by researchers across Africa and Latin America

who investigate gender inequities in STEM within their local or regional contexts. Organised around four interwoven themes, (1) building gender-responsive and equitable STEM institutions, (2) leveraging data to address gender disparities, (3) fostering leadership and mentorship for women in STEM, and (4) ensuring support across academic and career pathways, the book off ers a comprehensive view of the challenges and innovations shaping gender equity in STEM. Taken together, these chapters provide critical insights and recommendations to promote gender equity in STEM across the Global South and beyond.

Osedebamen Oamen is one of the contemporary playwrights in Nigeria He was born in Ugbokhare, to Ikpokhulum family in Ikekato Irrua, where he had his primary and secondary school education. Thereafter, he attended the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and the Nigeria Premier Ivory Tower, the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. His published plays are The Scar and Ukpusomi, One more wife some more trouble, The women of Orena are wiser than the gods “Tomorrow is for good character” and (two act plays). He is the author of Mother’s Moonlight folktales, AfricanMoonlight folktales (collections of African stories and myths). He is a lecturer in the Department of theatre and media Arts, Faculty of Arts, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State Nigeria where he teaches, does research and community service. His research works are published in local and international journals and books. In addition play writing, he is a cultural manager, the need for leadership scale xrays human hygiene which streams from moral hygiene, using the dunghill as a symbolic platform for corruption. The law which intend to address this unhygienic attitude comes from Omogbe the new king after the father died of cholera and the mother was the first “ignorant victim” of the law. Now, as ignorant is not an excuse to law if he excuses his mother his subjects may take existing and subsegment laws for granted and it may not be right fo the king to punish his mother. However, if he does his subjects may be cautioned on this premise the playwright utilised “demystification theory” to enable the king resolute this crises, hence you should read and ascertain what the king did.

i have been thinking of my life

as a man who is busy drowning

with no hope of martyrdom

or staying alive

all i can make of my country

is a sulphurous compound

a black room with two gigantic stars

as thoroughly silent as corpses

and during the many storms in my life

what happened?

what really happened?

during those nights

what did i really see?

The Kidnappers is a compelling tale of faith, unexpected adversity, and the bonds between humans and animals. The story opens on an ordinary morning as Priest Valdin, known for his modesty and charitable nature, is involved in community clean-up. Unaware, a group of kidnappers storms his humble bungalow, abducting his wife from their kitchen. The criminals left behind a ransom note demanding a hefty sum of money, with a strict warning against involving the police.

Meanwhile, a trio of streetwise cats—Blaize, Dag, and Fred—witness Lucy’s transfer to a new hideout. Blaize, who recognizes Lucy as his former master’s wife, feels a strong conviction that she is in trouble, despite Fred’s cynical view of human nature. Overcoming their immediate hunger, Blaize convinces his friends to investigate.

The cats infiltrate Valdin’s home, where they encounter Cece, the priest’s pet cat, who is mourning Lucy’s absence. A poignant reunion between Blaize and Cece reveals the depth of their bond and sets the stage for the cats to play a crucial role in unraveling the mystery of Lucy’s abduction. The story blends the human drama of a kidnapping with the unique perspective of animals, suggesting that help can come from the most unexpected places.

There was a battle for the throne of King Illirius. The old king wanted his only son to be his heir, but his daughter, Carolina, had other plans. She wants to be the ruler of the kingdom. With the help of a powerful wizard, she cast a spell on her only brother, Alfonso. The powerful wizard turned the prince into a snail and threw him into the deep end of the forest. Carolina didn’t stop there. She also incapacitated her father so she could have everything to herself. Carolina ruled with an iron fist and got everyone under her spell. She was brutal. She silenced anyone that crossed her path. Who will stop Carolina? Prince Alfonso is now under a magical spell. Will he regain the throne as a snail or human? Brace yourself for one of the best stories ever told.

With a little help, most of life’s curses can be a gift. There was trouble in the palace. The King and queen must find a solution before things spiral out of control. On top of this, they were desperate to have an heir. The Queen would stop at nothing to unravel her many challenges.

An old friend called Mark visited the palace. Mark and the Queen embarked on a journey that could end her relationship if the King finds out she left the palace with another man. Mark’s life could be in danger. If the king senses that his friend has betrayed him, he could kill him. But the queen doesn’t care. What’s life without an heir? What is life without happiness and the things one desires?

This story contains messages and themes about love, humility, and friendship.

They say that the path of open-access love never did run smoothly. Prince Gyakari and Princess Batoma’s relationship has entered a fiery phase where their love and loyalties are tested. As with open-access love, other combatants are always involved. Prince Darkwa of Mrem will try everything he has to separate these two lovers and he has a partner in Princess Afrakoma, who would stop at nothing to do the same. Can their love survive the wicked machinations of this deadly duo? Will another combatant from Gyakari’s own royal house, Prince Bonsu, who was willing to eliminate him, succeed in turning the tables on Gyakari in order to win Batoma’s love?