Tag: africanliterature
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.
Maame by Jessica George
Jessica touched on significant themes in this book, like family, mental health, grief, and having to adult at a very young age.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives By Lola Shoneyin
Baba Segi’s wives all led secret lives, and I loved how the author systematically wrote about it, which made me understand the story better and even enjoy it more.
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
This is a gorgeously written story of identity, sexuality, love, grief, friendship, and the need to live the life you want, even in a country where doing so might be deadly.
Some Angels Don’t See God by Ever Obi
Parents must be physically and emotionally present in their children’s lives, keep an eye on them and not neglect them
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah
It also brings to light people’s arguments for people who do not want kids. The overwhelming opinion in society is that such people will eventually grow out of the sentiment.
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
The book holds me softly, cuddly, and I am glad I decided to read it when I did. I was totally blown away, and for this reason, I totally recommend it.
The Teller of Secrets by Bisi Adjapon
The writing was very readable, with simple words and sentences that flowed easily.
An Orchestra Of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma
This is a beautifully written story, a love story, an odyssey, and ultimately a tragedy. An undeniable stunner.
God’s Children Are Little Broken Things: Stories by Arinze Ifeakandu
I highly recommend this book from the deepest part of my heart and soul, with my generation and gods backing me. This is a 5-star read and deserves all the flowers.
The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Writing African Literature: An Unpopular Opinion
Western Fiction of every sort presently has more appeal to the bulk of African readers, not necessarily because of any literary superiority but because of an unwillingness of the former to evolve.
