Afro-Asian Literature

• Afro-Asian literature reflects the shared experiences of people living on these two continents, including their struggles for independence, cultural identity, social justice, and human rights.
• The term "Afro-Asian" was coined during the Bandung Conference held in Indonesia in April 1955 to promote cooperation between African and Asian nations against colonialism and imperialism.
• Afro-Asian literature is the literary works produced by writers from Africa, Asia, or both.
• Literary works by writers such as Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, and Wole Soyinka have contributed significantly to this genre.
• Afro-Asian literature includes poetry, fiction, drama, essays, and other forms of creative expression.
• Afro-Asian literature explores themes such as nationalism, anti-colonialism, post-independence issues, and globalization.
• Afro-Asian writers often use folktales as sources of inspiration or incorporate them into their literary creations.
• Literary works that reflect this common experience are called Afro-Asian literature.
• Afro-Asian literature often incorporates elements of traditional oral storytelling traditions.
• Afro-Asian literature includes poetry, fiction, drama, essays, and other forms of creative expression.
• Afro-Asian writers often use folktales as sources of inspiration or incorporate them into their literary creations.