Author: Nasiba Mbabe Bawa

August 20, 2024
10 African Literature Books You Must Read

African Literature reads are inherently thought-provoking, as they reflect the unique experiences of people in the black continent.

July 23, 2024
Reimagining Friendships Through the Lens of the Story Silence in Someone Birthed Them Broken by Ama Asantewa Diaka

When we talk about falling in love, it is usually in relation to romantic interests. We rarely consider the idea of falling in love within the context of friendships. Friendships are often perceived as something that simply happens to us, unlike romantic relationships, which we believe require effort and a bit of luck to find. […]

July 23, 2024
Exploring Friendship Breakups in An Emotion of Great Delight

An Emotion of Great Delight powerfully reminds us of the importance of recognizing and validating the pain of friendship breakups.

March 16, 2024
No One Dies Yet by Koby Ben Ben

One thing I loved about No One Dies Yet, which I commend the author for, is his integration of queer characters.

February 28, 2024
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

In The Middle Daughter, we learn that there is fragility and compassion in dealing with people who are consumed by grief, especially the ones who do not know how to carry on life.

January 28, 2024
And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love's authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence against queer individuals.

December 29, 2023
What Is African Literature?

African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral struggles.

November 20, 2023
The List by Yomi Adegoke

The List delves into the murky territory of the possibility of false accusations and the effects of these false accusations on people.

June 3, 2023
Don't Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe

The intentionality of the characters and the tradition-teaching made the whole reading experience thoroughly enjoyable

April 10, 2023
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

Elif is so, so good! Sooo good and underrated. In fact, I’m going on an Elif Shafak readathon because what an author!

April 10, 2023
Maame by Jessica George

Jessica touched on significant themes in this book, like family, mental health, grief, and having to adult at a very young age.

April 9, 2023
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson

So, twice in a row and twice as good- I am officially a Caleb Azumah Nelson fan, and he is on the top of my author recommendation list.

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