"African works constitute books, movies,
and stories by black storytellers and
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January 5, 2022 .
africanliterature, anamericanmarriage
It reminds me of a young man who once promised forever. He had been so consistent and intense in his promises of forever that I be...
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October 22, 2023 .
africanliterature, black, books, Fantasy, Nigerian fantasy
As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua’s writing. It’s easy to read, and you’re sure to stay glued to the ...
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July 20, 2025 .
Essays
It bothers me all the time, so today I write this to introduce the world and soon-to-be A Broken People’s Playlist readers, ...
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April 15, 2025 .
africanliterature, feminism
Dream Count isn’t particularly a happy one. It didn’t evoke hope in me, but it felt real, grounding, and even a little scary ...
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July 20, 2025 .
Opinions
Achebe’s work remains a beacon for future generations of writers and readers, reminding us of the power of storytelling to change ...
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April 9, 2022 .
damilarekuku, nearlyallthemeninlagosare mad
Set in contemporary Lagos, these stories are not interwoven, but they have a central theme. The language is very simple, everyday ...
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February 26, 2022 .
ifa
Asides from a few attempts by people like Fagunwa, Ben Okri, Amos Tutuola, and a few others, there is a dearth of information on N...
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December 17, 2024 .
africanliterature
Blessings harbours the dexterity of the issues discussed, the very delicateness of the coming-of-age of a queer boy in a society t...
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April 10, 2023 .
africanliterature
Jessica touched on significant themes in this book, like family, mental health, grief, and having to adult at a very young age. ...
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