Category: African Literature

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.

April 9, 2023
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives By Lola Shoneyin

Baba Segi's wives all led secret lives, and I loved how the author systematically wrote about it, which made me understand the story better and even enjoy it more.

April 9, 2023
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

This is a gorgeously written story of identity, sexuality, love, grief, friendship, and the need to live the life you want, even in a country where doing so might be deadly.

March 23, 2023
Some Angels Don’t See God by Ever Obi

Parents must be physically and emotionally present in their children's lives, keep an eye on them and not neglect them

March 20, 2023
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

It also brings to light people's arguments for people who do not want kids. The overwhelming opinion in society is that such people will eventually grow out of the sentiment.

March 19, 2023
I Do Not Come To You By Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

This book portrays the story of most Nigerian young men saddled with responsibility in a country where the depths of your pocket measure your masculinity

March 16, 2023
A Spell of Good Things by Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀

One thing I cannot wrap my head around is why children get flogged for lack of payment of school fees; I will understand this practice.

March 16, 2023
Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen

This world is essentially an unfair place for a woman, but the Nigerian culture is in a league of its own.

March 4, 2023
My Sister, the Serial Killer By Oyinkan Braithwaite

This book is awesome, and I finished it within a day, which was quite impressive by my standards, given that books usually take me a while to finish

March 2, 2023
Allah Is Not Obliged by Ahmadou Kourouma

This book explores really gory themes such as rape, cannibalism, war, military coups, and death, so please proceed with caution.

March 2, 2023
Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola

Most of them seemed to be snippets of longer romances that I wanted her to write so I could inhale them

February 16, 2023
Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The characters are deeply flawed, and their actions impact each other, giving the novel a sense of realism.

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