African Literature Archives - Page 14 of 15

The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia

November 3, 2022 .

African Literature, thesonofthehouse

Nwabulu keeps me up a lot; I think of her struggles and pain, I see her, I see her story, and I live all the women who have been emptied off through her.

The House of Shells by Efua Traore

October 4, 2026 .

African Fantasy, African Literature, Book Reviews, Fantasy, Nigerian fantasy

As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua’s writing. It’s easy to read, and you’re sure to stay glued to the story.

Of This Our Country by Nels Abbey et al.

June 26, 2022 .

African Literature, nigeria, Nonfiction

Although I found relish in these authentic experiences, some essays were a sobering reminder of how much Nigerians have lost and the horrors it has gone through

Sankofa by Chinbundu Onuzo

May 7, 2022 .

African Literature, chinbunduonuzo, sankofa

The book covers themes such as racism, politics in the pre and post-colonial era in Africa, Identity crisis, infidelity, the slave trade, and the importance of knowing one’s roots

What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor

May 7, 2022 .

African Literature, miracleemekankwor, whathappenedtojanetuzor

Ebere has a theory that a killer is out there that claims his victim every Christmas, and she believes their best friend Janet was one of his victims.

An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi

May 6, 2022 .

African Literature, anemotionofgreatdelight, teherehmafi

She carried the burden of guilt, thinking about all the things she could have done to avoid her brother’s dying, blaming herself for even starting the chain of events that led to his death. ...

Lagos to London by Lola Aworanti-Ekugo

March 22, 2022 .

African Literature, lagos to london, lolaaworantiekugo

Though the book is set in Lagos and London, it’s a reality most of us can relate to from anywhere in Africa. There is something in there, an experience or anything for everybody.

Wahala by Nikki May

March 13, 2022 .

African Literature, nikkimay, nikkomay, wahala

This book centers around three friends, Simi, Boo, and Ronke, who have had a good relationship going until the arrival of Isobelle (Simi’s childhood friend), who capitalizes on each woman’...

The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Haruna Attah

February 25, 2022 .

African Literature, africanlit, Book Reviews, slavery, thehundredwellsofsalaga

Slavery, kingship, courage, patriarchy, domestic violence, education, and love were some of the themes covered in this novel. This body of work displays Ayesha’s rich knowledge and storytelling,...

Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

February 19, 2022 .

African Literature, Book Reviews, British Nigerian, lizziedamilolablackburn, Nigerian, Self growth, yinkawhereisyourhuzband

It was a light, easy, and mildly entertaining novel. The type of novel that you can read, be satisfied with and then absolutely forget mostly because it’s not the kind of story that stays with y...

Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

January 24, 2022 .

African Literature, Book Reviews, buchiemecheta, secondclasscitizen

One thing that hit me in this book was how the minds of the black people living in the UK at that time were conditioned. It was like they were made to believe that they were lesser humans and that the...

A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

January 24, 2022 .

African Literature, Book Reviews, chimekagarricks

Love, cheating, heartbreak, domestic violence, family, police brutality were some of the themes covered in this collection of short stories because this collection is infused with the magic of evocati...