Tag: africanliterature
Akwaugo by Rosemary Okafor
Yes, it reads like a Nollywood plot and is very much cliched, but you can’t deny the excitement and fluidity that comes with the story.
The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Wiliams
So, before settling down with someone, ensure your core values and goals align. Love is blind, but marriage is the eye opener.
Tomorrow Died Yesterday by Chimeka Garricks
The character development was profound, the pacing was excellent, the plot was well constructed, the tale was convincingly told, and the dialogue was realistic.
Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
This book is, first and foremost, for women. It is an elegy to the countless women with untold stories who have suffered from similar brutalities.
The Impatient by Djaïli Amadou Amal
I absolutely enjoyed how fast-paced this book was, and I loved the short chapters 😍. Djaili’s writing is sharp and unapologetic, and I applaud that👏.
A Spell of Good Things by Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀
Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀ commands the attention of her audience with all the imperiousness of an aged matriarch thrilling her offspring by moonlight.
The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta
It was clear that sons were currency, and only those blessed with them would be supported and listened to.
Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi
Finally, this collection gets bonus points for being very Afrocentric in its attempt to explore stories from home vis-à-vis the peculiarities of moving away from home to another country.
Rose and the Burma Sky by Rosanna Amaka
It started off as an easy read for me until it got to the point I cried for a Nigeria I have not and will never experience.
Dazzling by Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ
Her masterful storytelling ensures a seamless fusion of genres, creating a unique reading experience that leaves a lasting impression
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
The story is filled with bad decisions, low self-esteem, violence and pain, rape, army brutality, old-age beliefs, and hope
Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe
The intentionality of the characters and the tradition-teaching made the whole reading experience thoroughly enjoyable
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
This book deals with issues of child marriage, patriarchy, domestic violence, family in-breeding, Buhari’s military regime, unwanted pregnancy, poverty, and divorce.
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
I recommend this book to anyone keen on African books that cover the themes of rape, child marriage and domestic violence.
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
I believe that Ukamaka wanted this to be an awakening and a drive for revolution, to make us angry to stand up and challenge the way everything is.
Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
An invaluable life lesson that one can learn from Ogadinma is that unless women learn to stand up for themselves, patriarchy will continue to thrive at our expense.
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe
What goes through the mind of a woman who fears her own husband? This is the central question that begins the tragic story of Nani
Night Dancer by Chika Unigwe
This book is real and portrays the one thing that many women still face today and feel too overwhelmed to fight.