Wirriyamu

Set against the 1972 massacre in the Mozambican village of Wiriyamu, Williams Sassine weaves a narrative of trauma, resistance, and existential reckoning, confronting the brutal legacy of colonial violence in Africa. At its heart is Kabalango, a disillusioned poet who views death as the final act of freedom, and Condelo, an albino man haunted by racial stigma and the memory of his mother. Wirriyamu is a profound meditation on freedom, identity, and the power of choosing one’s own story. Discover the APOLLO AFRICA series: the new home for 100 timeless works from the legendary Heinemann African Writers Series.