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A Tribute to a Great Historian and Africanist, Professor George Shepperson

Professor George "Sam" Albert Shepperson CBE (1922-2020) wrote the seminal Independent African: John Chilembwe and the Origins, Setting and Significance of the Nyasaland Native Rising 1915 (1958). This is still the most extensive work on key…
Thokozani Kaipa and Khwauli Msiska Book Launches in Lilongwe
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Two new Malawian books launched this weekend

This weekend was exciting for Malawi's literary scene as two self-published books were launched. Former Malawian politician Khwauli Msiska launched his autobiography Beyond Chasing The Dream and entrepreneur Thokozani Kaipa launched Better…
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Social Historian John Lwanda, Author of forthcoming 'Making Music in Malawi' speaks with The Sunday Times

The Culture Lab hosted social historian Dr John Lwanda last month. Dr Lwanda is author of Logos Open Culture's forthcoming book Making Music in Malawi. During the event, Dr Lwanda reflected on his groundbreaking study Kamuzu Banda of Malawi:…
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Upcoming event (23 August): Dr John Lwanda at The Culture Lab on his seminal work 'Kamuzu Banda of Malawi'

Join us on Monday 23 August at The Culture Lab with author and social historian Dr John Lwanda, author of seminal work Kamuzu Banda of Malawi: A Study in Promise, Power and Legacy. In conversation, Dr Lwanda will reflect on his groundbreaking…
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Unveiling the book cover for forthcoming 'Making Music in Malawi' by John Lwanda

Making Music in Malawi by John Lwanda is on its way. Today Logos Open Culture unveils the cover of the forthcoming book. It is a seminal work by one of Malawi's most relevant scholars. The book builds on 20 years of research of a key…
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Chambo Market is looking for a sales assistant

Our bookshop Chambo Market is looking for a sales assistant. Is this the job for you? Apply here or spread the word. The job In this role, you’ll help our bookshop customers’ experience the love of Malawi and its rich heritage. You'll…
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Chambo Market hosts first literary event for kids

Chambo Market hosted a successful literary event today at August House in Lilongwe. Over 20 children came along to listen to stories about Chikondi, Joy and Goat. They joined in with colouring and coming up with their own stories about the three…
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Logos Open Culture opens its first bookshop Chambo Market

Logos Open Culture has opened the bookshop Chambo Market at August House in Lilongwe. Chambo Market is the main outlet for Logos Open Culture publications. It is also the main Lilongwe outlet for Central Africana’s publications. Chambo…
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German Embassy in Malawi funds Making Music in Malawi

The German Embassy in Malawi has contributed funds towards publishing forthcoming book Making Music in Malawi by John Lwanda PhD.  Today Logos Open Culture Director Mutisunge Etter-Phoya met with the German Ambassador to Malawi Jürgen T.…
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Malawian visual artist Andrew Missi and the cover Logos Open Culture's next book

Malawian visual artist Andrew Missi completed his piece for Logos Open Culture’s forthcoming book Making Music in Malawi by John Lwanda. We are excited to share a glimpse of the painting with you on this blog.  Andrew Missi travelled from…