Felwine Sarr winning two prestigious awards
"The Senegalese writer and thinker Felwine Sarr shone at the Salon du livre africain in Paris, winning two prestigious awards. He was awarded the Grand Prix Afrique de la nouvelle for his collection “Le bouddhisme est né à Colobane” (Buddhism was born in Colobane), a work composed of seven short stories exploring universal themes such as love, life, death, detachment and wisdom.
But that's not all. Through Jimsaan, the publishing house he co-founded with Boubacar Boris Diop and Nafissatou Dia, he was awarded the Prix Afrique de l'édition 2024, recognizing the work of publishers committed to promoting African literature.
This double accolade underlines the growing influence of Senegalese authors and publishers on the international literary scene. Felwine Sarr, a key figure in the African intellectual revival, continues to enrich the cultural landscape and open up new perspectives for African literature."
Article in French