Writers must tell Africa’s story through literature and local languages – Vice President to PAWA Ghana delegation

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has highlighted the importance of literature and indigenous languages in preserving Africa’s identity, history and cultural heritage.

The Vice President also encouraged writers to continue promoting Africa’s achievements, resilience and strengths through their work, particularly in children’s literature, where positive storytelling can help build confidence, identity and appreciation for African heritage.

In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, the Vice President said she received a delegation from the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA) Ghana, where discussions centred on the organisation’s objectives of promoting literature, preserving languages and advancing Pan-Africanism through writing.