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Return to Edan by Philip Chase

Return to Edan (The Edan Trilogy #3) by Philip Chase

Although there were plenty of battle scenes and some decent character development to get me over the finish line, I just didn't find Return to Edan as intriguing as the last two books in the series.
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Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

Blessings harbours the dexterity of the issues discussed, the very delicateness of the coming-of-age of a queer boy in a society that isn’t ready for his kind of being.
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The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje

The Parlour Wife by Foluso Agbaje

The Parlour Wife is a testament to the Nigerian spirit – a spirit that perseveres, overcomes, and adapts in the face of adversity.
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Broken: Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala

Broken: Not a Halal Love Story by Fatima Bala

In Broken, Fatima Bala didn’t create perfect characters but they were perfect in the way they lived their lives.
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Lightseekers by Femi Kayode

Lightseekers (Philip Taiwo #1) by Femi Kayode

The raw emotions and ripple effects of the horrendous deeds were palpable throughout the story, making Lightseekers a thought-provoking read.
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Cultural Misrepresentation in African Literature

Curing the Pandemic of Cultural Misrepresentation in African Literature

After centuries of subjugation through colonialism and, more recently, neo-colonialism, African Literature writers owe it to their heritage to tell the most authentic narratives possible.
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Allow Me to Introduce Myself

Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli

If you're looking for a book that delves into family, grief, and the impact of social media, Allow Me to Introduce Myself is that book!
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A Very Gidi Christmas

A Very Gidi Christmas by Tomilola Coco Adeyemo

A Very Gidi Christmas is a feel-good romance written just in time for the festive season and is bound to leave readers' insides feeling deliciously good.
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Aanu Ife

Aanu Ife by Lara T. Kareem

In Aaanu Ife, Ina's adventure takes her through different shades of her recent past, even as she finds fresh resolve to heal from past traumas.
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Nnedi Okorafor's Inspiring Storytelling Origins Inspires Ake Festival Guests at Prelude Event

Nnedi Okorafor's Inspiring Storytelling Origins Inspires Ake Festival Guests at Prelude Event

Nnedi Okorafor found the calling to be a writer of the spectacular and the fantastic after she wrote her first ever story in the pages of a gifted copy of Isaac Asimov's I, Robot
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The Gilded Ones

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Once upon a time, my idea of a great read was a well-written YA book. At that time, I could relate to those characters, understand them, and live through them vicariously. However, I did hope that more books inspired by African culture and lore would be present in the fantasy genre. It's safe to say […]
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Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024 Press Conference

Finding Freedom: Lola Shoneyin Talks up the Renewed ‘Magic’ of Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024

Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024 promises to explore rising literary trends and various African narratives in exciting book chats and panel discussions.
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