Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe

Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe, (born Modou Lamin Sowe) in Bakau Newtown, The Gambia, is a Gambian writer, poet, playwright, novelist, scholar and literary activist. He is particularly known for writing about African identity, culture, politics and social issues. African Books Collective confirms that he was born in Bakau Newtown and attended Kabafita Lower and Upper Basic School in Brikama before proceeding to Masroor Senior School. Quotes I've never seen any successful human that has never failed. Successful people have struggle and pain in common. If a mirror shows our exact image as they say, why can't man see his back. I am too kind because am one of a kind in my mind. Kindness is an attitude but not a lesson to learn. The best way to succeed is to be successful in the eyes of those who don't want to see you successful. Successful people don't show off, instead, they show WHAT was off when everyone's light was on. Whatever didn't worked for you that you may have hoped for, meant that God has a better thing for you in the Hereafter. The literary sector of the country needs surgery to develop and support writers, the young ones in particular. Foroyaa Interview, 7 June 2019. The old people have failed to provide us with what we wanted and this is why they look up to young people like us and selected us during our congress, to take ownership of the leadership and provide the required projects and support for young people in this country. Foroyaa Interview, 7 June 2019. When I came, I had to initiate a literary prize during World Book and Copyright (WBC) Day celebrations to ensure we honor Gambians who have immensely contributed to the socio-economic development of this country through writing. I made sure that we desist from honoring people when they die, and honor them for their outstanding work when they are still alive. Foroyaa Interview, 7 June 2019. Literature is an effective pain killer, dependable companion in times of need. AfriKa, Not Africa: A Collection of Poems Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe External links Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe Biography Category:Activists from Gambia Category:Novelists from Gambia Category:Poets from Gambia Category:1990 births Category:Living people Category:Playwrights from Gambia