The South African writer and film-maker Lidudumalingani has won the 2016 Caine Prize for African writing, one of the most prestigious prizes for the continent's authors. His short story 'Memories We Lost', is about two sister coping with schizophrenia. The judges praised the way the book looked at traditional beliefs. Nkem Ifejika spoke to the winning author, but first here's an extract.
(Pic: South African writer and film-maker Lidudumalingani; Credit: David Fleming Photography)
Source: Newsday
Source: Newsday
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