Inspiring Conversations with Jennifer Makumbi: Crafting Stories and Conquering Continents in Publishing

Ugandan Art Speaks Out

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In this captivating episode, we sit down for an enlightening conversation with the renowned Ugandan fiction writer, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. Join us as Jennifer shares her invaluable insights into the art of crafting compelling stories and her journey of navigating the world of publishing across continents.
Discover the secrets behind Jennifer's literary success, from her award-winning debut novel "Kintu" to her latest works, "The First Woman" and "A Girl is a Body of Water." Learn how she has masterfully woven African narratives into the fabric of Western literature.
Jennifer's experiences, including winning prestigious prizes like the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize and the Global Commonwealth Short Story Prize, make her a true authority in the world of literature. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a devoted reader, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion that explores the intersection of storytelling, culture, and the global literary landscape.
Tune in as we delve into the creative mind of Jennifer Makumbi, offering you a front-row seat to her extraordinary journey in the world of writing and publishing.
Awards and Nominations:

• The First Woman, Winner 2021 Jhalak Prize – Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour
• Recipient of the 2018 Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction
• Global Winner, 2014 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Lets Tell This Story Properly
• Winner, Kwani Manuscript Project in 2013 for Kintu

Nominations

• The First Woman shortlisted for The Diversity Book Awards
• The First Woman shortlisted for Encore Prize 2021
• The First woman shortlisted for James Tait Black Prize 2021
• A Girl is a Body of Water longlisted for Aspen Words Literary Prize 2021
• The NAIS-KNAW writer’s residence 2021
• Kintu shortlisted for Prix Les Afriques 2020
• Manchester Happened longlisted for Edge Hill Prize (2020)
• The Alan Chuese Fellowship (2019)
• Kintu Longlisted for The Prix Du Medicis 2019
• Manchester Happened Shortlisted for Big Book Award (Harper’s Bazaar) 2019
• Kintu Winner Prix Transfuge Du Meilluer Premier Roman Francais 2019
• Kintu Shortlisted for Edward Stanford Awards (2019)
• Grants of Art: The Arts council 2015
• Kintu longlisted for the Etisalat Prize 2015

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