Gaël Faye is an author, composer, and hip-hop artist whose work draws heavily from Creole literature and hip-hop culture. His writing frequently explores themes of identity, exile, and the impact of historical events on personal lives, employing a rich, poetic prose style. Faye masterfully blends musical rhythms with lyrical depth, creating a distinctive narrative experience. His works resonate with readers through their emotional honesty and insightful perspective on the complexities of human existence.
An international sensation, Small Country is a beautiful but harrowing tale of coming-of-age in the face of civil war. But dark clouds are gathering over this small country, and soon their peaceful idyll will shatter when Burundi and neighbouring Rwanda are brutally hit by war.