‘We Are All Birds of Uganda' by Hafsa Zayyan: You can’t stop birds from flying

What you need to know:

  • Zayyan’s debut explores themes of identity, belonging, loss, family, home, friendship, and race. It’s a powerful read that questions the legacy of colonialism on Africans and Asians.
  • She also highlights a growing trend — seen in Tanzania as well — where an influx of Chinese migrants, some undocumented, are taking on small-scale jobs that many poor locals depend on to survive and support their families.