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The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Daré

July 19, 2024 .

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If I had to make a list of memorable works of literature by Nigerian writers, The Girl With The Louding Voice would be on it.

Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapong

November 8, 2023 .

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Bisi took me on an emotional roller coaster with Daughter in Exile, exploring topics that we Africans sometimes shy away from.

The House of Shells by Efua Traore

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 story.

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola

March 3, 2022 .

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A collection of short love stories, Love in Colour is what I like to call a genuine reading experience. The book is split into two parts; old and new tales, with the old tales being retellings of age-...

Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

February 19, 2022 .

africanliterature, black, Book review, British Nigerian, lizziedamilolablackburn, Nigerian, Self growth, yinkawhereisyourhuzband

It was a light, easy, and mildly entertaining novel. The type of novel that you can read, be satisfied with and then absolutely forget mostly because it’s not the kind of story that stays with y...

Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

January 24, 2022 .

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One thing that hit me in this book was how the minds of the black people living in the UK at that time were conditioned. It was like they were made to believe that they were lesser humans and that the...

A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

January 24, 2022 .

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Love, cheating, heartbreak, domestic violence, family, police brutality were some of the themes covered in this collection of short stories because this collection is infused with the magic of evocati...