Review of Chronicles from the land of the happiest people on earth — Exposé on Nigeria’s history…Wole Soyinka’s “Chronicles” is a tale that attempts to serve as political satire, murder mystery, conspiracy tale and a general lament on…May 4, 20231May 4, 20231
A broken people’s playlist — a beautifully curated tale of love, loss and painChimeka Garricks “A broken people’s playlist” is a collection of twelve short stories with underlying themes of love, loss, hurt and pain…Apr 20, 2023Apr 20, 2023
You made a fool of death with your beauty — An ode to pain, healing that ultimately falls flatYou made a fool of death with your beauty is a tale that follows Feyi Adekola, a woman coming out of loss and navigating love, lust often…Apr 13, 20231Apr 13, 20231
Yejide Kilanko’s A Good Name review— tale of an arranged marriage with multiple power imbalanceYejide Kilanko’s “A Good Name” is a compelling novel that explores traditional notions of household and family. It portrays the Nigerian…Apr 6, 2023Apr 6, 2023
Someday, Maybe: A Heartbreaking Yet Hopeful Story of Loss and HealingOnyi Nwabinelli’s Someday, Maybe takes readers on a 342-page journey of grief, heartbreak in often raw and visceral ways but always…Jan 7, 20231Jan 7, 20231
Lightseekers — finding logic in mob violence.Lightseekers sets up the story of three university students, dubbed The Okriki Three, who are victims of mob violence. The book follows…Jul 24, 2021Jul 24, 2021
Orchestra of Minorities: A tale of sacrifice and tragedy in the name of loveShelve Romeo and Juliet, Chinonso and Ndali are the new star-crossed lovers you should be rooting for. One of the most heartwarming lines…Jun 12, 20211Jun 12, 20211
First Woman — An interesting coming of age tale that ultimately falls flat“I fight with the boys . . . I hate chores, I hate kneeling, and I cannot stand babies.” Jennifer Makumbi introduces us to young Kirabo…May 29, 2021May 29, 2021
Daughters who walk this path review— Coming of age story marred by sexual abuse and fallout“Bros T has been coming to my room at night” says thirteen year old Morayo. With one line, she brings her family up-to-date with the…Nov 28, 2020Nov 28, 2020
