Sunday is a day for religious activities, enjoying jollof rice, and indulging in a cinematic experience. While I might be exaggerating a bit, an engaging book can truly lift the spirits.
I recommend these African novels as you relax with family and wrap up the weekend:
The eighth book by celebrated South African author Nthikeng Mohlele is a bold, imaginative, and deeply reflective collection of stories, signifying another landmark in his illustrious career.
In his debut novel, Wisani Mushwana tells the story of a man whose monotonous life in Cape Town takes a dramatic turn when he returns to his rural hometown of Mbambamencisi in Limpopo. There, he must care for his ailing mother and confront lingering old traumas.
Ayobami Adebayo’s second novel has secured her a place on the Booker Prize Longlist. This novel vividly portrays the discontented lives of the affluent and the impoverished, intertwining the fates of two families—one wealthy, the other poor—and revealing their unexpected connections.
A mesmerizing tale of reincarnation unfolds through the lives of three women named Ada. Spanning centuries, these women—a 15th-century West African mother, a mathematical prodigy in Victorian England, and a captive in a concentration camp—are linked by a spirit, a mysterious bead, and a shared history of violence.
British-Ghanaian journalist Yepoka Yeebo offers an unparalleled account of John Ackah Blay-Miezah, a legendary figure in the realm of advance fee fraud. Known for duping heads of state and international moguls during the post-independence era, Blay-Miezah’s story is both fascinating and cautionary.
João Melo’s writing achieves a delicate balance between the surreal and the absurd, drawing comparisons to Borges and Ishiguro. In this collection, Melo subtly portrays the everyday lives of Luandans with a captivating and understated elegance.
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