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Convergence Problems

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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no one dies yet

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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The Death of Vivek Oji

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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The son of the house

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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And Then He Sang a Lullaby

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love's authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence against queer individuals.
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Homegoing

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Homegoing beautifully explores the life of two half-sisters who never even got the chance to know one another.
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Rootless

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe's experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes to being a mother.
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The Middle Daughter

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

I read this because I loved Chika's debut novel and couldn't wait to get into it. For me, this didn't top it, but it was a good read.
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Boakye D. Alpha

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

The depth in the narrative makes you wish for a smoother life for these characters, showcasing the author's ability to evoke strong emotions
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African Literature

What Is African Literature?

African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral struggles.
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What Happened to Janet Uzor

What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor

I don't find What Happened to Janet Uzor very hair-raising thrilling, but it has ENOUGH suspense to get you flipping. 
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When We were fireflies

When We Were Fireflies by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

When Babayo was murdered on a train in Jos, on his way to Lagos with the love of his life by a rival, he found himself as Inuwa in a different town. Different home, family, and a love as tender to the soul as a melody. But Inuwa was murdered there again by yet another […]
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