If you’ve been on Sudanese Facebook lately, you’ve probably seen Gasharona, the heavily-filtered, totally silly star of a series of comedic videos that deal with situations as diverse as office life, weddings, childbirth, and even abuse. Although...

Hajja Waheeba, from Leila Aboulela’s Lyrics Alley, is a character well-known to anyone who has spent any time in Sudanese communities. A full-figured older woman, arms jangling with bangles, and cheeks marked with tribal scars, she is...