Category: African Literature
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
The characters are deeply flawed, and their actions impact each other, giving the novel a sense of realism.
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
I have read people say that Eve was grieving too much, and I am curious to know what exactly it means to be grieving too much
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
The book holds me softly, cuddly, and I am glad I decided to read it when I did. I was totally blown away, and for this reason, I totally recommend it.