Augustown is one of my favourite stories, I just love everything about it. I’m probably not even going to be able to do Kei Miller justice in this post because it’s been two years since I read it. It was…
OK. The themes covered in this book: ancestry, colonialism, the Western eye on African arts, familial obligation, coming of age, identity, Ghanaian society and tradition. All of this made me like the idea of this story more than the reality…
Irenosen Okojie really ran away with magical realism on this one! A woman is turning into liquorice, perfume bottled petrol, tongues in pockets If you want to escape… this is going to do it but you have to be prepared…
There’s so much to say about this story. I’m not sure I could do it justice in a few paragraphs on a caption, this one deserves an essay. One day I might write one but for now, please accept another…
It’s easy to mark movements like The Great Migration down as a historical era to just ‘be aware of’. Of late, I haven’t read much about it. Last time I noticed it given much page space was in the latter half of Yaa…
First page: “If more than one of us felt the stirrings of a major shit declaring its intention to see the world beyond our buttholes, then we were in trouble because it meant someone had to use our perpetually clogged…
We Are All Children Of Blood And Bone The artwork for this book cover and promotional posters is amazing. On the strength of that (I know it’s shallow), the consistently good reviews, and recommendations (less shallow; redeemed), I finally…
Heartbreaking, soul shaking story of young Nigerian couple battling with a deep love, childlessness and lies – Good Lord, the lies! Stay With Me tells of the lengths Akin and Yejide go to ‘cure’ their childlessness. The stories they…
First Read: 2011, It was exciting to see an African take on graphic novels and Aya didn’t disappoint Was it good or bad? This was quick, funny, warm and energetic. There’s a hint of nostalgia , even though I’ve never been…