Category: African Literature

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January 28, 2024
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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January 15, 2024
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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January 15, 2024
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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January 15, 2024
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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January 15, 2024
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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December 29, 2023
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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December 4, 2023
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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December 4, 2023
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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November 20, 2023
The List by Yomi Adegoke

The List delves into the murky territory of the possibility of false accusations and the effects of these false accusations on people.

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November 16, 2023
Character Development: Aunty Ifeoma of Purple Hibiscus

Through the lens of Aunty Ifeoma, Adichie masterfully explores the intricacies of postcolonial Nigeria and its effect on the new country.

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November 16, 2023
A Loud Hand by Suezette Hooper

This anthology, devoid of a singular theme, weaves together five compelling stories of love, pain, frustration, and friendship.

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November 12, 2023
Who Drove Nearly All Lagos Men Mad? by Ugochukwu Ugonna

In these tales, women are portrayed as clever and tricky individuals, while men's descent into madness is often a response to these traits.

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