Blogs in August 2020

He Sleeps 11th August 2020

Bertrand, a young African-American anthropologist, has ostensibly come to Senegal to do field research. In truth, he left his home in Denver to gain a fresh perspective on his troubled marriage. Struggling to fit in with his new Senegalese...

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So Long a Letter 11th August 2020

This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.

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Treachery in the Yard 3rd August 2020

Detective Peterside is drawn into the politics of Nigeria when a bomb goes off at Mr. Pius Okpara’s home. Mr. Okpara is locked in a conflict with a political rival, as both men are seeking their party’s nomination prior...

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A Heart to Mend 3rd August 2020

SHE HAS AN OPEN FUTURE Gladys moves to live with an estranged aunt in Lagos and to continue her search for a job. Before long she lands the job of her dreams with the foremost oil company in the...

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Hello, Moto 3rd August 2020

There is witchcraft in science and a science to witchcraft. Both will conspire against you eventually. Nnedi Okorafor’s “Hello, Moto” has been adapted by C.J. Obasi into the short film Hello, Rain.

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