Goethe Medal Archives - The Lagos Review

·May 6, 2020·1 min read

South African Writer Zukiswa Wanner Awarded the 2020 Goethe Medal

Prolific Zambian-born South African writer Zukiswa Wannerhas been awarded this year’s Goethe Medal. According to the Goethe Institut, the annual awardis given...

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South African Writer Zukiswa Wanner Awarded the 2020 Goethe Medal

A review of “Cursed Daughters”, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s compelling sophomore novel – Olukorede S Yishau

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