Book Summary In an imaginary Nigeria, a cunning entrepreneur is selling body parts stolen from Dr. Menka’s hospital for use in ritualistic practices. Dr. Menka shares the grisly news with his oldest college friend, bon viveur, star engineer, and [...]

Plot Summary Christopher Okigbo’s Labyrinths is a collection of poems published in 1971, after his death. A labyrinth is like a maze, full of twists and turns, with no easy way out. That image perfectly describes both Okigbo’s poetry [...]

Book Summary Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a seminal novel that explores the complexities of Igbo society and the impact of colonialism in Nigeria. Plot Summary Okonkwo rises to prominence through hard work and success, but [...]

Living, Loving and Lying Awake at Night is a collection of short stories by South African writer Sindiwe Magona. The book feels almost like a conversation you could have with a neighbor, a sister, or an auntie, people telling you [...]