Vamba SherifVamba Sherif was born in Liberia and spent parts of his youth in Kuwait. He fled the First Gulf War and settled in Syria, and then in The Netherlands, where he studied Law. His novels include Land of My Fathers, Bound to Secrecy, and The Black Napolen. His work has been translated into many languages. Sherif reviews music and films, and collects rare books on Africa. Read More Read Less