Literature & Storytelling
Modou Lamin Kejera
Short-story writer
A Gambian legacyModou Lamin Kejera, published as ML Kejera, is a Gambian author born in Bakau whose writing explores life in and beyond The Gambia. His story Fatou vs. the Dictator was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize in 2020. His publications include fiction and essays in international literary magazines.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Shortlisted for the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
02His shortlisted story was Fatou vs. the Dictator.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01Commonwealth Foundation shortlist and biography02Writers Association of The Gambia recognition
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