Adesanmi speaks to African journal

African Writing Magazine On-line has published an interview with Pius Adesanmi, professor of English and winner of the Penguin Prize for African Writing.

In the Militant Intellection Complex, Adesanmi discusses the impact of Africa’s public intellectuals on the public’s perception of the continent, and their role in shaping narratives of Africa.

In his discussion of what he refers to as the Mercy Industrial Complex, Adesanmi takes a look at the motives that drive Western notions of charity, military action, and celebrity advocacy toward Africa.