AWT is growing, connecting Africa-wide, and pleased to have a new board member, Leila Aboulela, who writes from her rich North Africa heritage and experiences. Aboulela has lived ‘globally’ among different cultures, and is a true vision of the conditions experienced by most African writers today, who find themselves part of the Diaspora, but continue to draw inspiration from old and new homelands. AWT proudly welcomes Leila Aboulela on board.
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4 thoughts on “Welcoming Leila Aboulela on Board”
Welcome Auntie Leila Aboulela. I am more than happy to see you as board member here…hope to meet you someday
Mash’Allah a great achievement. I am happy to see AWT extend their welcome to Leila Aboulela who has opened many doors regarding misconceptions and prejudices regarding Africa. I hope that her addition will make AWT an even stronger organization.
May she bring up the name of afrikan at the top of her priority. may God bless the works of her humanity
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