Hélène Kaziende Explained

Hélène Kaziendé (born August 15, 1967) is a Nigerien educator, journalist and writer.^[1]

She was born in Niamey. Her short story "Le Déserteur" (The Deserter) won a prize at a competition organized by radio station Africa No. 1. It was included in the collection Kilomètre 30. Afrique: 30 ans d'indépendance, published in 1992.^[2] Since 1996, Kaziendé has been living in Togo.^[1]

Selected works

• Aydia, novel (2006)
• Les fers de l'absence, novel (2011)^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hélène Kaziendé . Editions Harmattan.
2. Web site: Hélène Kaziende . Women Writers and African Literatures . University of Western Australia.