Munyori Lit Journal: We are Almost there

In Karanga we say 'tava pedo', which means that we are close. I am talking about Munyori Literary Journal; if all goes well on my computer, I should be able to post an evolving issue. Evolving in this case means I will continue to tweak it aftet it has been posted, although many readers will not notice the changes. Given what we have in store for you, it's no use keeping you waiting. We have:

An interview with Petina Gappah
An interview with Tanure Ojaide
An essay by Memory Chirere on Southern Africa and the short story.
An essay on Yvonne Vera by Ivor W. Hartmann
A short story by Valerie Tagwira
A short story by Catherine Mark-Beasant
A short story by Naomi Benaron
Lots of poetry
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We are happy with the content, but we will continue working on the design until we are satisfied. Join us to celebrate the launch of the first multi-genre issue of Munyori on March 9, 2009.

Comments

m said…
Thank you to you and your crew for doing this mukoma, thank you, thank you, thank you! Your commitment to lit and writing is inspiring. I know Munyori will go far.
March 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Emmanuel Sigauke said…
Thanks, sisi, for your encouragment; one of these days I would like to see your submission.
March 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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