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Alban Désiré Afène is a Gabonese American author recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of novel writing, short stories, and poetry. His debut novel, "Essola," published by L'Harmattan in France in September 2009, has received considerable acclaim within Gabonese literary circles. The narrative critically explores the validity of ancestral religious practices, which are frequently characterized as malevolent by Christian missionaries, and has achieved notable success. Alban represents a new generation of writers who provide innovative perspectives on African and Gabonese literature. His work, while engaging, addresses complex societal issues, offering profound insights into the challenges that affect community cohesion. Through his literary endeavors, he invites readers to expand their perspectives, foster empathy, and gain a deeper comprehension of individual life experiences and the broader human condition.

Biography

Alban Désiré Afène was born on March 5, 1972, in Port Gentil, Gabon, into a prominent family. He is the seventh among eight siblings. Alban Désiré was raised in Libreville but spent a considerable portion of his adult life living abroad. Initially, he began his academic journey by enrolling in a Law program at Pierre Mendès University in Grenoble in 1991; however, he subsequently shifted his focus to Political Science at the University of Quebec in Montreal after relocating to Canada in 1994. In 2000, he returned to Gabon to take on a role in the Sales and Marketing Department of Gabon Telecom's inaugural mobile phone division, which is currently known as Moov Africa. In 2010, he relocated to the United States.

Works

• "Essola" Editions L’Harmattan, 2009
• "Dans le ventre de la nuit" Amazon, 2017
• "Vieillir n’est pas un dû, juste une faveur du ciel" Amazon, 2017
• "Boulevard des incertitudes" Book of poetry. Amazon, 2017
• "Le journal de Joshua" (Retour au pays natal) Tome 1 Amazon, 2018
• "Le journal de Joshua" (Fleurs de resilience) Tome 2 Amazon 2018
• "La plume d’Alban," Book of poetry, Amazon 2019
• "Une étrange saison sèche" Amazon, 2020
• "Et si Charles m’était conté…" Amazon, 2021
• "L’amant de Sangomar" Amazon, 2022
• "Lettre à ma rivale," Amazon, 2023
• "Lies and the Scent of Roses" 2024
• "Homicides 241" Crime series.

1. Meurtre a Tahiti
2. A l'ombre des crimes rituels 2018
3. Les flammes du châtiment 2019
4. Le dernier voyage 2020
5. Le dossier 13 2021
6. Retraite fatale 2022
7. L'avocat du diable 2023

References

1. Parlons de Livres" Talk Show hosted by French teacher Judith Eya: "Une étrange saison sèche" de Alban Désiré Afène
2. Parlons de Livres: Talk Show hosted by French teacher Judith Eya: "Dans le ventre de la nuit" de Alban Désiré Afène"[1]
3. Parlons de Livres: Talk Show hosted by French teacher Judith Eya " Et si Charles m'était conté... " Alban Désiré Afène
4. Parlons de Livres: Talk Show hosted by French teacher Judith Eya "L'amant de Sangomar" Alban Désiré Afène
5. Parlons de Livres: Talk Show hosted by French teacher Judith Eya:"Les flammes du châtiment". (Série Homicides 241)[2]
6. Parlons de Livres: Talk Show hosted by French teacher Judith Eya: "Vieillir n'est pas un dû, juste une faveur du ciel"[3]
7. Gabonese novelist Edna Merey Apinda presents an excerpt from "L'amant de Sangomar" on her YouTube channel
8. Interview on "Midi Premiere" program on Gabonese National Television G24
9. "Une étrange saison sèche" review by Natasha Pemba. [4]
10. "Le dossier 13" Homicides 241. Tome 5. Review by Grace Minlibe
11. "Le dernier voyage" Homicides 241. Tome 4. Review by Grace Minlibe
12. "Retraite fatale" Homicides 241. Tome 6. Review by Grace Minlibe.[5]