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7 Books to Help You Understand Nigeria Today as the Country Turns 64

Peace Yetunde Onafuye and Ìjàpá OSeptember 29, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will help you understand Nigeria today as the country turns 64. From Chinua Achebe’s timeless critique of leadership failures to Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s nuanced exploration of modern Nigerian life, these books provide insightful perspectives on Nigeria’s past, present, and future.

August/September 2024Read Something AfricanReading

7 Wole Soyinka Plays That Feel Like They Were Written Today

Ìjàpá OSeptember 22, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven Wole Soyinka plays that feel as though they were written today. Whether first performed in 1960 or focused on specific issues like war or military dictatorship, the plays on this list feel eerily relevant to our present time and circumstances.

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7 Books You Can Read in Less Than 24 Hours

Ìjàpá OSeptember 15, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books you can read in less than 24 hours. From fiction and non-fiction to plays, the books on this list can be read in less than a day.

August/September 2024Read Something AfricanReading

7 Crime Novels That Will Show You How Chaotic Your Life Can Get

Ìjàpá OSeptember 7, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven African crime novels that will show you how chaotic your life can get. The books on this list span several African countries—from Nigeria to Kenya to Zimbabwe—and belong on every crime fiction enthusiast’s bookshelf.

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7 Unforgettable Characters and the Books That Brought Them to Life

Ìjàpá OSeptember 1, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books with characters you will never forget. From an African American conjure-woman to an overbearing Nigerian polygamist, these characters will etch themselves on your memory for years to come.

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7 Books That Will Help You Understand the African Immigrant Experience in the UK

Ìjàpá OAugust 18, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will help you understand the plight of African immigrant in the UK. From fiction to photography, whether works of historical research or social commentary, the books on this list span genres and eras to paint a vivid picture of the African immigrant experience in the UK.

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7 Books That Get Better Every Time You Reread Them

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeAugust 11, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven African books that get better every time you reread them. These books reward your curiosity with fresh perspectives and hidden details, making each reread worthwhile.

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7 Books That Will Guide You Through Governance and Protests in Nigeria

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeAugust 4, 2024

In our latest recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven essential books that offer a comprehensive guide to understanding governance and protests in Nigeria. These works of fiction, memoir, and scholarly analysis provide invaluable insights into the roots of political unrest and the power of collective action.

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7 Fantasy Novels That Will Help You Escape Reality

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeJuly 28, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven fantasy novels that will help you escape reality. Whether you’re looking for stories of powerful deities, mystical worlds, or heroic journeys, these fantasy novels by African authors offer the perfect escape.

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7 Books to Help You Understand Your Grief

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeJuly 21, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books to help you understand your grief. These books offer fresh perspectives, aiding in comprehending and navigating your journey through healing.

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