Category: African Literature

June 13, 2023
Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi

Finally, this collection gets bonus points for being very Afrocentric in its attempt to explore stories from home vis-à-vis the peculiarities of moving away from home to another country.

June 7, 2023
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.

June 6, 2023
Dazzling by Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ

Her masterful storytelling ensures a seamless fusion of genres, creating a unique reading experience that leaves a lasting impression

June 5, 2023
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

The story is filled with bad decisions, low self-esteem, violence and pain, rape, army brutality, old-age beliefs, and hope

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

May 30, 2023
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

This book deals with issues of child marriage, patriarchy, domestic violence, family in-breeding, Buhari's military regime, unwanted pregnancy, poverty, and divorce.

May 22, 2023
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.

May 22, 2023
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

I believe that Ukamaka wanted this to be an awakening and a drive for revolution, to make us angry to stand up and challenge the way everything is.

May 22, 2023
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

An invaluable life lesson that one can learn from Ogadinma is that unless women learn to stand up for themselves, patriarchy will continue to thrive at our expense.⁣

May 16, 2023
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

What goes through the mind of a woman who fears her own husband? This is the central question that begins the tragic story of Nani

April 18, 2023
Night Dancer by Chika Unigwe

This book is real and portrays the one thing that many women still face today and feel too overwhelmed to fight.

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.

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