Nasiba Mbabe Bawa, Author at Littafi

No One Dies Yet by Koby Ben Ben

March 16, 2024 .

africanliterature

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

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

February 28, 2024 .

africanliterature

In The Middle Daughter, we learn that there is fragility and compassion in dealing with people who are consumed by grief, especial...

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

January 28, 2024 .

africanliterature, queer

And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love’s authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence again...

What Is African Literature?

July 20, 2025 .

Essays, Opinions

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

The List by Yomi Adegoke

November 20, 2023 .

africanliterature

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

Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe

June 3, 2023 .

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

10 minutes 30 seconds in this strange world

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

April 10, 2023 .

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

Maame by Jessica George

April 10, 2023 .

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

Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson

April 9, 2023 .

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 ...

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

March 20, 2023 .

africanliterature, rootless

It also brings to light people’s arguments for people who do not want kids. The overwhelming opinion in society is that such...

Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli

February 16, 2023 .

someday, somedaymaybe

I have read people say that Eve was grieving too much, and I am curious to know what exactly it means to be grieving too much ...

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

February 16, 2023 .

africanliterature, Openwater

The book holds me softly, cuddly, and I am glad I decided to read it when I did. I was totally blown away, and for this reason, I ...