New African Magazine: 100 Most Influential Africans of 2020

Uganda’s Chinua Achebe

Jennifer Makumbi’s new novel, The First Woman, published this year has received a rapturous reception both from critics as well as from her growing army of fans around the world.

In her books, starting with Kintu, which was longlisted for the Etisalat Prize in 2014, Makumbi explores the personal and political forces that shape relations and personalities.

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