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Best of African Authors
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Carly Cobbold
Let's amplify african authors and the complex african stories that are finally being told.
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This will make you so emotional and mad but amazing read
Books - Stay with Me: A novel: Adebayo, Ayobami
eii Men why?? They do all.
Books - His Only Wife: Medie, Peace Adzo
I was in tears, this tackled depression, suicide, and so many things about the african immigrant experience that are never discussed
Transcendent Kingdom: A novel - Gyasi, Yaa: Books
10000/10 def recommend. This tackled all the complexities of colonialism and slavery. Must read
Homegoing: A Novel by Yaa Gyasi
This was so hilarious….and a bit true. A light easy read
Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad (A Reread) : r/Nigeria
This was a fun lighthearted read. Great for a car ride
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
This was more complex than I expected but enjoyed it
Maame: A Today Show Read With Jenna Book Club Pick
Cute fun read but definitely relatable for a fellow single African woman
Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?: A Novel - Books
This was surprising….a lot of interesting relevations…definitely showcase the secrets kept in african families
Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow: A Novel
I loved how this followed the lives of different women, and touched on complexities of classism, racism, etc
In Every Mirror She's Black: A Novel - Books
Kind of long but interesting love story and discussion over immigration, class, and wealth for african immigrants
Americanah: A Novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
