Since the first issue was published in 1984, Wasafiri has always opened minds and crossed literary worlds. The magazine remains key in mapping new literary landscapes and offering the best of contemporary international writing today, consistently featuring Britain's diverse cultural heritage whilst also highlighting the vast range of worldwide diasporic and migrant literature. Now in its 25th year, this special celebratory birthday issue contains a wealth of articles featuring renowned writers including Anita Desai, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, and Zoe Wicomb to name but a few.
