The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia
February 5, 2024 .
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The Son of the House is built around strong female characters, women who take center stage while the men do very little and stay i...
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February 5, 2024 .
africanliterature
The Son of the House is built around strong female characters, women who take center stage while the men do very little and stay i...
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January 28, 2024 .
africanliterature, queer
And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love’s authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence again...
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January 15, 2024 .
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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 .
africanliterature, rootless
The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe’s experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes t...
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January 15, 2024 .
African Literature, chikaunigwe
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, bu...
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January 15, 2024 .
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The depth in the narrative makes you wish for a smoother life for these characters, showcasing the author’s ability to evoke...
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July 20, 2025 .
Essays, Opinions
African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral strug...
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December 4, 2023 .
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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 .
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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...
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November 20, 2023 .
africanliterature
The List delves into the murky territory of the possibility of false accusations and the effects of these false accusations on peo...
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July 20, 2025 .
Essays
Through the lens of Aunty Ifeoma, Adichie masterfully explores the intricacies of postcolonial Nigeria and its effect on the new c...
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November 16, 2023 .
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This anthology, devoid of a singular theme, weaves together five compelling stories of love, pain, frustration, and friendship. ...
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