My personal copy of “The Book of Memory,” by Zimbabwean author Petina Gappah, is a haunting and powerful novel that explores identity, belonging, and the legacy of colonialism.
Cover of My Black Motherhood: Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System by Sandra Igwe — a powerful exploration of the realities Black mothers face in the UK.
The cover of “If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English” by Noor Naga presents a richly coloured artwork depicting a young Egyptian figure with curly hair, expressive eyes, and full lips, holding historical armour and weaponry. The title appears prominently in vibrant yellow text, complemented by the author’s name in white, against a dark, muted background.
The stunning cover of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie — a rich, emotionally layered novel about the lives of four women, longlisted for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Book cover of Cack-Handed: A Memoir by British Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere. A bold and humorous memoir about identity, family, comedy, and resilience.
Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author is a sharp Afrofuturist tale that blurs the lines between creator and creation, reimagining authorship through a Black speculative lens.
Review of Hope Amidst Tears: My Journey to Motherhood by Itunu Victor-Saleh – A deeply personal story about surviving a high-risk pregnancy and the emotional journey to motherhood.
Review of I Do Not Come to You by Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani – A compelling novel about survival, family duty, and Nigeria’s email scam industry.
Cover of Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning debut novel exploring family, faith, silence, and resistance in postcolonial Nigeria.
