The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has named Professor William (Bill) F. Ndi as the Coordinator of Writers of African Origin in the Diaspora (WAFORD).
This appointment was confirmed during PAWA’s Council meeting on July 9, 2024, in Rabat, Morocco.
Professor Ndi, a Cameroonian-American academic and Professor of Communication Arts at Tuskegee University in Alabama, USA, will oversee the creation of a comprehensive database of African diaspora writers. He will also collaborate with PAWA’s Secretariat to organize the WAFORD Global Conference in March 2025, aiming to connect African writers worldwide.
PAWA President Hon John Rusimbi emphasized that Professor Ndi’s appointment aligns with the organization’s constitution and commitment to inclusivity. As a bilingual scholar and Pan-Africanist, Professor Ndi is well-equipped to bridge linguistic and cultural divides within the African diaspora writing community.
This appointment recognizes the significant contributions of African writers living abroad, acknowledging their diverse experiences and perspectives that enrich the global literary landscape.
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PAWA’s establishment of the WAFORD position and planned global conference demonstrates its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and interconnected African literary community.
Writers of African origin in the diaspora interested in connecting with PAWA’s new initiative can reach Professor Ndi at wndi@tuskegee.edu.