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Sophie Alal

Ugandan writer

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About Sophie Alal

Sophie Alal was an Ugandan writer.

Sophie Alal is a Ugandan writer, lawyer, poet, journalist and cultural critic. She publishes at Deyu African, a cultural heritage initiative. She won the 2010 Beverley Nambozo Poetry Award with Making Modern Love. Her short stories have been published in the Kalahari Review, Lawino Magazine, AfricanColours and START journal. She has worked as a freelance correspondent for The EastAfrican, African Colours magazine and the Global Press Institute. She holds a law degree from Makerere University.

Published works Short stories "Here are the children" in "Making Modern Love" in

"Debris"

Poetry "The rebel fell" "Making modern love"

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Important facts

Born
Uganda
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Makerere University
Awards
Beverley Nambozo Poetry Award

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sophie Alal?

Ugandan writer

When was Sophie Alal born?

Sophie Alal was born in Uganda.

What was Sophie Alal's occupation?

Sophie Alal was a writer.

What nationality was Sophie Alal?

Sophie Alal was Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sophie Alal

· Wikidata: Q56043246

· DBpedia: Sophie Alal

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