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Things fall apart

2011
Okonkwo, born into poverty in an Ibo village in Nigeria, is determined to overcome his circumstances and strives to obtain fields, wives, and prestige in his village, but the changes brought by white missionaries and government officals threaten tribal traditions and cause Okonkwo to lash out in anger.

Second-class citizen

1983
The story of a resourceful Nigerian woman who overcomes strict tribal domination of women and countless setbacks to achieve an independent life for herself and her children.

Why the sky is far away

a folktale from Nigeria
1974
The sky was once so close to the Earth that people cut parts of it to eat but their waste and greed caused the sky to move far away.

Things fall apart

1996
Set in an Ibo village in Nigeria, the novel recreates pre-Christian tribal life and shows how the coming of white men led to the breaking up of the old ways.

Death and the king's horseman

authoritative text, backgrounds and contexts, criticism
2003
Presents a play based on events that occurred in 1946 in the Yoruban city of Oyo. The play addresses issues of cultural conflict, tragic decision-making, and the psychological mindsets of individuals and groups. The text is accompanied by background information that explains African concepts, beliefs, and culture. Also features nine critical essays.

Things fall apart

1986
Set in an Ibo village in Nigeria, the novel recreates pre-Christian tribal life and shows how the coming of the white man led to the breaking up of the old ways.

Itching and twitching

a Nigerian folktale
2003
Monkey, who scratches when he itches, and Rabbit, who twitches when he feels like it, try to accept each other and themselves.

Here comes our bride!

an African wedding story
2004
Presents a colorful picture book depicting a traditional Nigerian wedding as well as the second religious service.

Things fall apart

1994
Set in an Ibo village in Nigeria, the novel recreates pre-Christian tribal life and shows how the coming the white man led to the breaking up of the old ways.

Akata witch

2011
Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer.

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