Wirriyamu is a haunting and fiercely poetic novel that confronts the brutal legacy of colonial violence in Africa. Set against the 1972 massacre in the Mozambican village of Wiriyamu, Williams Sassine weaves a narrative of trauma, resistance, and existential reckoning. At its heart are Kabalango, a disillusioned poet who views death as the final act of freedom, and Condelo, an albino man haunted by racial stigma and the memory of his mother. Wirriyamu is a profound meditation on freedom, identity, and the power of choosing one’s own story. Discover the APOLLO AFRICA series: the new home for 100 timeless works from the legendary Heinemann African Writers Series.
Wirriyamu
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Set against the true events of the 1972 Wiriyamu massacre, Wirriyamu is a profound meditation on freedom, identity, and the power of choosing one’s own story.
| Dimensions | 19.8 × 12.9 cm |
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| Cover | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
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| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
