AfroLiterature: Quotes from African Literatures is a project focused on capturing and sharing Africa’s rich tradition of storytelling and oral wisdom. Our mission is to amplify quotes from African literature and document these quotes on Wikiquote, a sister project of Wikipedia.
The campaign kicked off with an online session on July 8, 2024, with over 30 participants in attendance. This session also served as the opening for the online writing contest.
The physical events were held on July 19 and 20 at Bukatee, Ilorin, Kwara State. Participants were introduced to Wikimedia projects, the campaign goals, and were trained on how to contribute to Wikiquote. The second day featured a hands-on edit-a-thon, complemented by engaging games related to Wikimedia projects to provide a fun break after the two-hour editing session.
So far, the campaign has resulted in the creation and improvement of 300 pages, and we are looking forward to more contributions.
As we continue this journey, we aim to enrich the representation of African literature on Wikiquote. By doing so, we hope to ensure that the wisdom and creativity of African writers are preserved and accessible to everyone.
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