Author: Selorm Akosua
No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben
I lived in Ghana for four years, and No One Dies Yet took me down memory lane with vivid descriptions of the Makola market and the delightful Twi language.
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah
The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe’s experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes to being a mother.
Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapong
Bisi took me on an emotional roller coaster with Daughter in Exile, exploring topics that we Africans sometimes shy away from.
The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Wiliams
So, before settling down with someone, ensure your core values and goals align. Love is blind, but marriage is the eye opener.
Rose and the Burma Sky by Rosanna Amaka
It started off as an easy read for me until it got to the point I cried for a Nigeria I have not and will never experience.
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
I recommend this book to anyone keen on African books that cover the themes of rape, child marriage and domestic violence.
Sankofa by Chinbundu Onuzo
The book covers themes such as racism, politics in the pre and post-colonial era in Africa, Identity crisis, infidelity, the slave trade, and the importance of knowing one’s roots
What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor
Ebere has a theory that a killer is out there that claims his victim every Christmas, and she believes their best friend Janet was one of his victims.
The Baby is Mine by Oyinkan Braithwaite
It was fascinating to observe the misogynistic and ignorant Bambi trying to solve the mystery placed before him, a mystery with glaring answers he doesn’t see immediately.
The Blessed Girl by Angela Makholwa
Some work regular jobs to get it, while others earn a degree in Menology( the men pay their bills). Set in South Africa, Bontle is on the top of that list of women with degrees in Menology
Wahala by Nikki May
This book centers around three friends, Simi, Boo, and Ronke, who have had a good relationship going until the arrival of Isobelle (Simi’s childhood friend), who capitalizes on each woman’s insecurities and secrets…
RAIN CAN NEVER KNOW by Michael Afenfia
I would also recommend this for people that love messy characters (believe me, I can’t count how many times I wanted to beat up some of them)
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
This well written prose felt like poetry at some point. This book describes what a passionate relationship feels like without explicit sex scenes.