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On Binyavanga Wainaina

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Challenging African Narratives

This chapter examines Binyavanga Wainaina's influential essay 'How to Write About Africa' and its critique of the stereotypical portrayals of the continent in Western media. It discusses Wainaina's frustrations with condescending narratives and the need for more nuanced representations of African experiences. The chapter also explores the idea of neo-colonialism and the ongoing impact of colonial legacies on contemporary African identity and governance.

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