Category: African Literature

October 21, 2023
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

I was impressed at the simplicity of the language used in Things Fall Apart, as it made it easy to read. I also loved the Igbo words and phrases used in the book.

October 11, 2023
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli

Someday, Maybe is a book I would love to re-read, and I recommend it to whoever can handle its heavy content.

October 10, 2023
The Usurper's Dream (A Weaving of The First Gods #) by Yeayi Kobina

Yeayi Kobina's storytelling is top-notch, and The Usurper's Dream is just the beginning of what promises to be an outstanding series.

October 10, 2023
Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

Vagabonds is a beautiful kind of weird book that immerses you in the lives of people who defy societal norms and live above the law.

October 4, 2023
Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

After I read A Girl Is a Body of Water, I knew I had to read all the other books authored by her, and I sure wasn't disappointed.

October 4, 2023
His Only Wife by Peace Adze Medie

His Only Wife is Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel, and she absolutely nailed it! The story is about Afi Tekple, who is about to get married to someone she has never met.

September 11, 2023
Even When Your Voice Shakes by Ruby Yayra Goka

Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.

July 17, 2023
Akwaugo by Rosemary Okafor

Yes, it reads like a Nollywood plot and is very much cliched, but you can’t deny the excitement and fluidity that comes with the story.

July 14, 2023
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.

July 14, 2023
Tomorrow Died Yesterday by Chimeka Garricks

The character development was profound, the pacing was excellent, the plot was well constructed, the tale was convincingly told, and the dialogue was realistic.

July 10, 2023
Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

This book is, first and foremost, for women. It is an elegy to the countless women with untold stories who have suffered from similar brutalities.

July 9, 2023
The Impatient by Djaïli Amadou Amal

I absolutely enjoyed how fast-paced this book was, and I loved the short chapters 😍. Djaili’s writing is sharp and unapologetic, and I applaud that👏.

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