Prof. Taban Lo Liyong Writing Series

Prof. Taban Lo Liyong Writing Series

  Prof. Taban Lo Liyong Writing Series Professor Taban Lo Liyong is Africa’s most revered poet and writer. Often named in the same category of other literary greats that defined African Literature in the world like this of Wole Soyinka, Ngugi-wa-Thiongo, Okot...
Happy Father’s Day Salute to Victor Tong

Happy Father’s Day Salute to Victor Tong

Victor Tong and his son Tong, celebrating on his son’s birthday   HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Taste of South Sudan salutes all fathers on this important day where we reflect on the vital role that fathers play in raising boys and girls. Our fathers deserve...
Khartoum, a poem

Khartoum, a poem

KHARTOUM I cannot remove from my memory Khartoum, the city of my puberty The barren streets The houses of zabala The call of the adzhan Mula weka, mula kudra The Haboob, Oh burning sand! The thobe, and the jalabiya The Arabic I learned to read Insha’allah,...
Kajo-Keji Village, South Sudan. A Portrait.

Kajo-Keji Village, South Sudan. A Portrait.

Kajo-Keji Village, South Sudan. A Portrait. In the village of Kajo-Keji, South Sudan, time has stood still. The village lifestyle continues much the same way as in the past twenty years. Kajo-Keji is home to the Kuku tribe.  The villagers live simply, in touch with...