Even When Your Voice Shakes by Ruby Yayra Goka

Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.

Forged by Blood (Tainted Blood Duology #1) by Ehigbor Okosun

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From the first page, we're not just introduced but smacked upside the head with highly detailed prose that makes the reading flow smoother than butter.

Akwaugo by Rosemary Okafor

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.