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Afajato: Stories from Around the Volta Lake is a compelling anthology of short stories that celebrates the diverse cultures, landscapes, and voices from Ghana’s Volta Region and parts of Togo. Curated by Nana S. Achampong, this volume is part of the Aidoo Centre’s acclaimed storytelling initiative, spotlighting emerging and established writers through authentic, regionally inspired fiction.
✨ The anthology was born from a nationwide call that garnered 144 submissions, ultimately distilled into a curated collection of stories selected for their creativity, originality, and cultural relevance.
✨ With themes ranging from community life and folklore to personal identity and social transformation, Afajato offers a refreshing literary exploration of one of West Africa’s most scenic and storied regions.
✨ The volume includes humorous tales, flash fiction, and experimental narratives—capturing the dynamic storytelling traditions of the Volta basin and its surroundings.
✨ A follow-up to earlier successes such as Adabraka, Larabanga, Untold Stories, and The Lockdown, this book continues the Centre’s literary mission of critical reading, creative expression, and youth literacy advocacy.
✅ Key Highlights
• Showcases diverse Ghanaian and Togolese voices through fiction
• Highlights the geographical and cultural richness of the Volta Region
• Encourages youth literacy and creative writing development across Ghana
• Suitable for literary enthusiasts, educators, and regional studies researchers
• Continues the impactful publishing legacy of the Aidoo Centre
⚡ Afajato: Stories from Around the Volta Lake is ideal for:
• Readers of African literature and short stories
• Students of cultural studies, African history, and anthropology
• Creative writing instructors and literary organizations
• Libraries, book clubs, and academic institutions focused on West African narratives

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Product Details

Attribute	Value
Title	Afajato: Stories from Around the Volta Lake
Author	Nana S. Achampong (Anthologist)
ISBN	N/A
Year Published	2024
Pages	N/A
Format	Paperback
Weight	0.8 kg
Tags	Afajato, Ghana Literature, Volta Region, African Anthology, Short Stories, Aidoo Centre, Nana Achampong

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- About the Editor: Nana S. Achampong

Nana S. Achampong is a celebrated Ghanaian writer, editor, and anthologist known for promoting authentic African narratives through curated collections and literary advocacy. As a central figure in the Aidoo Centre’s storytelling movement, Achampong has helped elevate regional stories to national and international audiences.
His editorial works—including Adabraka: Stories from the Centre of the World and Larabanga: Stories from the Savannah—have become essential texts in Ghanaian literature, drawing attention to untold stories and regional experiences. Afajato is his latest contribution to preserving cultural heritage through fiction.