ALT 25 New Directions in African Literature

What are the new directions after over half a century of education and re-education, dismantling of myths and distortions; cultural re-affirmations, linguistic experimentations and reclaiming lost identities? What should be the major concerns of writers, critics and teachers in the twenty-first century? What are the evaluations of African Literature in the twentieth century: what are the accomplishments and legacies? What gaps remain to be filled, what challenges are there to be addressed by publishers and the book industry? What are the implications for pedagogy in the new technological era?