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The Widow Who Died With Flowers in Her Mouth

The Widow who died with Flowers in her Mouth by Obinna Udenwe

This author of The Widow who died with Flowers in her Mouth has a voice, and you can tell his writing apart from that of other authors.
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We Were Girls Once

We Were Girls Once by Aiwanose Odafen

If you liked Dele Weds Destiny, then you'll love We Were Girls Once. Aiwanose is a wonderful and insightful writer, and I look forward to reading more of her works.
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The son of the house

The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia

The Son of the House is a book that will make you wonder if the girl child will ever be widely accepted as ‘enough.’
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The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter

The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter by Timendu Agahowa

The Bishop's Prodigal Daughter is a "traditional" romance story between two unexpecting people who fall in love against all odds in unexpected circumstances.
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Don't Answer When They Call Your Name

Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe

I must say Ukamaka deserves her flowers in Don't Answer When They Call Your Name. It’s a beautiful story, though I wish it ended differently.
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Dazzling Mirage

Dazzling Mirage by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare

Dazzling Mirage achieves what few other works of Nigerian literature have accomplished: a thorough examination of the challenges faced by sickle cell patients in Nigeria.
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Homegoing

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

In Homegoing, we journey with the descendants of two sisters as Yaa Gyasi weaves a compelling tale of life in colonial Ghana, the blood-strumming struggle that birthed a nation.
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Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura by Ayodele Olofintuade

Focusing primarily on the enigmatic figure of Efunsetan and her star-crossed lover, Efunporonye, "Swallow; Efunsetan Aniwura" tells a story of destiny, love, and passion.
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No One Dies Yet

No One Dies Yet by Koby Ben Ben

One thing I loved about No One Dies Yet, which I commend the author for, is his integration of queer characters.
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Feminist narrative

Honoring Feminist Narratives: 5 Timeless Works for Every African

Because being a feminist is not just about today; it's about embracing our stories, challenges, and triumphs every day. 
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The Middle Daughter

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe

In The Middle Daughter, we learn that there is fragility and compassion in dealing with people who are consumed by grief, especially the ones who do not know how to carry on life.
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Convergence Problems

Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi

Convergence Problems by Wole Talabi was absolutely stunning from start to finish. Every short story could possibly be expanded by 200 or more pages, but nothing was overdone.
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