I love the light that comes with Akwaeke Emezi. It is a deliberate one. And it’s quite contagious. In a recent Instagram Post, the Author of FRESHWATER, wrote; yesterday my new therapist (a black woman, yay!) told me i need…
Any one who knows me too well will tell you that I have a “healthy obsession” with Taiye Selasi. There’s something about her that’s refreshing. Different. Bold. Deep. Daring. Imagine my joy when she shared this beautiful caption on Instagram….
The title of this book is what appeals to you at first. Why will a Nigerian woman want to be a serial killer? Are there even serial killers in Nigeria? Isn’t it a western thing? Isn’t she mental? These are…
If you have been following THE NEWS, you may have come across the story of two men who took turns in raping a young lady after spiking her drink with a depressant. They also went ahead to film the act….
“Rachel Ige’s writing is beautiful.” The above words were the first thoughts that came to mind when I was just two pages into her book – Memory and Other Shards. I began reading it in the wee hours of the…
Happy New Year! I can’t believe I’m churning out my first review of the year on the 15th day of January. So much for new year goals. Nonetheless, I’m happy to share my review of BORN A CRIME by TREVOR…
I had the opportunity of seeing HEAR WORD on the 30th day of December, 2018. I made it to the 7pm show and got a ticket by sheer luck as EVERYTHING WAS SOLD OUT! I’m always pleased to see people…
Attending OPEN by Titilope was the best decision I made for Christmas Eve. I don’t know what exactly spurred me to tears as she began. The poems, perhaps? The music? Or the lightening? Or the fact that she was crying…
The Holidays are upon us again and we – at THE AFRO READER – are encouraging you to utilize the last few days of the year significantly. And what better way than to read books?!? I have three books that…
We are happy to be media partners with THE BAGUS TEAM in this Virtual Book Tour with Mr. Tolu Akinyemi. We had a little chat with him and we hope you enjoy it! 1) THE AFRO READER: Your poems are…
