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A Moving Reflection on Love, Loss and Childhood

Azubuike Obi·August 18, 2024

In his debut novel, Loss is an Aftertaste of Memories, Michael Chièdoziém Chúkwúderà offers a deeply moving portrait of a narrator ahead of his time, contemplating childhood through the lens of memory. Read More...

August/September 2024 Nigeria Reading

Death and the King’s Horseman at the Stratford Festival

Mobólúwajídìde Joseph·August 18, 2024

The successes and challenges behind the production of one of Nigeria’s most iconic theatre works on a Western stage. Read More...

August/September 2024 Nigeria Reading vol8-no3

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

Ìjàpá O·August 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. Read More...

August/September 2024 Read Something African Reading

A Manual on the Use of Subtext and Subplot

Mazeedah Olutosin·August 11, 2024

Following its publication, Kike Ojo’s Fire in the Wind enjoyed only brief publicity. One might wonder why this was the case, but upon closer inspection, her use of subtext and subplot may offer an explanation. Read More...

August/September 2024 Best of 2024: Essays Nigeria Reading

7 Books That Get Better Every Time You Reread Them

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·August 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. Read More...

August/September 2024 Read Something African Reading

The Geo-Politics of Identity Has a New Witness

Adesiyan Oluwapelumi·August 4, 2024

The Gathering of Bastards by Romeo Oriogun is an urgent and immersive book, ushering readers into a contemplative experience on belonging to self, community, and the ecosystem of the world. Read More...

August/September 2024 Best of 2024: Essays Nigeria Reading

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

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·August 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. Read More...

August/September 2024 Read Something African Reading

How Should One Read a Poem?

Eniolá Abdulroqeeb Arówólò·July 29, 2024

A persistent flaw in contemporary Nigerian poetry is that many poets perceive criticism as hate. Despite the well-founded critiques from literary critics pointing out defects in contemporary Nigerian poetry, these critiques are often met with resistance. Read More...

June/July 2024 Nigeria Reading

7 Fantasy Novels That Will Help You Escape Reality

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·July 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. Read More...

June/July 2024 Read Something African Reading

7 Books to Help You Understand Your Grief

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·July 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. Read More...

June/July 2024 Read Something African Reading

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