Being and Belonging

Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent.


Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa.


This collection of five singles from the Safe House anthology gathers work from the very best of contemporary African writers.

Includes:
Includes:
The Keepers of Secrets by Elnathan John
A Murder in Clovelly by Bongani Kona
Dream Chasers by Msingi Sasis
Border Crossings by Sarita Ranchod
A Woman's Smile by Barbara Wanjala