Category: African Literature

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May 1, 2024
The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia

The Son of the House is a book that will make you wonder if the girl child will ever be widely accepted as ‘enough.’

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April 29, 2024
The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Agahowa

The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter is a "traditional" romance story between two unexpecting people who fall in love against all odds in unexpected circumstances.

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April 22, 2024
Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe

I must say Ukamaka deserves her flowers in Don't Answer When They Call Your Name. It’s a beautiful story, though I wish it ended differently.

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March 27, 2024
Dazzling Mirage by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare

Dazzling Mirage achieves what few other works of Nigerian literature have accomplished: a thorough examination of the challenges faced by sickle cell patients in Nigeria.

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March 16, 2024
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

In Homegoing, we journey with the descendants of two sisters as Yaa Gyasi weaves a compelling tale of life in colonial Ghana, the blood-strumming struggle that birthed a nation.

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March 16, 2024
Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura by Ayodele Olofintuade

Focusing primarily on the enigmatic figure of Efunsetan and her star-crossed lover, Efunporonye, "Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura" tells a story of destiny, love, and passion.

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March 16, 2024
No One Dies Yet by Koby Ben Ben

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

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February 28, 2024
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

In The Middle Daughter, we learn that there is fragility and compassion in dealing with people who are consumed by grief, especially the ones who do not know how to carry on life.

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February 17, 2024
Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi

Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi was absolutely stunning from start to finish. Every short story could possibly be expanded by 200 or more pages, but nothing was overdone.

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February 16, 2024
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.

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February 9, 2024
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

The Death of Vivek Oji has rich themes. Themes that cut across both generations, ones that cannot be overlooked or even taken away from the story if you wanted to.

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February 5, 2024
The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

The Son of the House is built around strong female characters, women who take center stage while the men do very little and stay in the background.

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