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A boastful strong man learns a lesson harder than his muscles when he encounters one of Nigeria's superheroes in this Hausa tale which explains the origin of thunder.

After hearing Ocean's stories, Sun invites Ocean to the house he shares with his wife, Moon, but his visitor proves to be more than his house can hold.

Describes life in the town of Yelwa, Nigeria, and in the tribes of the surrounding countryside where western technology has been adapted to the traditional culture in beneficial ways.

Sun and Moon must leave their earthly home after Sun invites the Sea to visit.

Two Nigerian folktales explain why flamingos stand on one leg and why spiders are often found under stones.

The author recounts, from a child's perspective, the days of remembrance that accompanied her great-grandmother's funeral in Nigeria.

Describes the life of teenagers in Nigeria focusing on their family life, school system, ethnic groups, music, and foods. Also contains information on their government, religious beliefs, marriage, television, and languages, and other related material.

Hakeem Olajuwon tells the story of his remarkable basketball career which began at Muslim Teacher's College in Nigeria and led to a position with the championship-winning Houston Rockets.

Presents the life of a ten-year-old girl and her family in Nigeria, describing her home and recreational activities and discussing the people and culture of her country.

An autobiography of the Nigerian novelist and poet in the form of three lectures that have been adapted, by the author, into book form.