Collection: Jack Mapanje

Jack Mapanje was born in Kadango, Malawi and became one of Southern Africa’s most distinguished academics. He now lives in York. He was arrested in 1987 and held without charge or trial in Mikuyu Prison and although many writers, linguists and human rights activists campaigned for his release, he was not freed until 1991. His story 'Hold Them Tight' features in Route's Light Transports.