Source: aaibc.com
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Ahdaf Soueif
Aminatta Forna
Chibundu Onuzo
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Helen Oyeyemi
Imbolo Mbue
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Kopano Matlwa
Laila Lalami
Leila Aboulela
Lola Shoneyin
Maaza Mengiste
Marguerite Abouet
Marie NDiaye
Nnedi Okorafor
Noo Saro-Wiwa
Panashe Chigumadzi
Petina Gappah
Sarah Ladipo Manyika
Sefi Atta
Taiye Selasi
Yaa Gyasi
Yewande Omotoso
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
Zuksiwa Wanner