No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben

I lived in Ghana for four years, and No One Dies Yet took me down memory lane with vivid descriptions of the Makola market and the delightful Twi language.

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

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The Death of Vivek Oji has rich themes. Themes that cut across both generations, ones that cannot be overlooked or even taken away from the story if you wanted to.

The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

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The Son of the House is built around strong female characters, women who take center stage while the men do very little and stay in the background.

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

africanliterature | queer

And Then He Sang a Lullaby raises vital questions about love's authenticity and confronts hate, impunity, and violence against queer individuals.

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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Homegoing beautifully explores the life of two half-sisters who never even got the chance to know one another.

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

africanliterature | rootless

The central theme for me is motherhood. Efe's experience shows how nobody can prepare you for what to expect when it comes to being a mother.

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

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The depth in the narrative makes you wish for a smoother life for these characters, showcasing the author's ability to evoke strong emotions

What Is African Literature?

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African literature embraces inclusivity, harnessing words as a medium to impart wisdom, preserve truths, and honor ancestral struggles.

What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor

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I don't find What Happened to Janet Uzor very hair-raising thrilling, but it has ENOUGH suspense to get you flipping.

When We Were Fireflies by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

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When Babayo was murdered on a train in Jos, on his way to Lagos with the love of his life by a rival, he found himself as Inuwa in a different town. Different home, family, and a love as tender to the soul as a melody. But Inuwa was murdered there again by yet another […]