New Writing From Africa [Shorts]

A series of three specially commissioned stories by new writers from the African continent - writers who are part of an emerging literary scene bursting with young, talent.

In Cordelia by the Nigerian author Jowhor Ile, a young man recalls his childhood and the girl who looked after him.

Jowhor Ile was brought up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This is his first story to be broadcast on radio.

Reader: Richie Campbell

Commissioned for radio by Ellah Allfrey
Directed by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for Radio 4

The first of three stories by new radio writers from Africa.

Radio 4 short stories. A showcase for new and original writing.

A series of three specially commissioned stories by new writers from the African continent - writers who are part of an emerging literary scene bursting with young, talent.

In 'Jagged Edges of a Disappearing Woman' by the Kenyan author Ndinda Kioko, a man regains consciousness barely able to recognise himself.

Ndinda Kioko was brought up in Zimbabwe. This is her first story to be broadcast on radio.

Reader: Cornelius Macarthy

Commissioned for radio by Ellah Allfrey
Directed by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4

The second of three stories by new radio writers from Africa.

Radio 4 short stories. A showcase for new and original writing.

A series of three specially commissioned stories by new writers from the African continent - writers who are part of an emerging literary scene bursting with young, talent.
In The Tranquil Minds by the Zimbabwean author Tonderai Munyevu, a recently widowed therapist prepares to return to work.

Tonderai Munyevu was brought up in Zimbabwe. This is his first story to be broadcast on radio.

Reader: Adjoa Andoh

Commissioned for radio by Ellah Allfrey
Directed by Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4

The third of three stories by new radio writers from Africa.

Radio 4 short stories. A showcase for new and original writing.