Binyavanga Wainaina: “How to Write About Africa”

Binyavanga Wainaina’s satirical essay “How to Write About Africa” for Granta addresses the stereotypes prevalent in western depictions of Africa.

Consider Wainaina’s assertions on these hegemonic discursive practices, which will help you to contextualize your post-colonial analysis of Joseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness.

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