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Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

    Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi is a Ugandan author whose work delves into the intricacies of Ugandan history and culture. Her writing is characterized by a profound exploration of familial bonds and societal shifts. Makumbi employs rich language and vivid descriptions to immerse readers in her meticulously crafted narratives. Her prose often navigates themes of identity, memory, and the enduring impact of colonialism on African society.

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    Kintu
    The First Woman
    • A dazzling feminist coming of age tale from the award-winning author of Kintu

      The First Woman
    • An award-winning debut that vividly reimagines Uganda' s troubled history through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan

      Kintu
    • Manchester Happened

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      A stunning new story collection from Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, acclaimed author of Kintu and winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2014 and the Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction 2018

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