Chidi has a favorite color, blue. He says it is the best color in the world. His older sister, Nneka, decides to teach him about other colors seen in their village.
A schoolteacher risks his life to oppose a corrupt politician in this novel by noted twentieth-century Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, in which he explores the political state of his home country preceding the 1966 coup.
When Wind, Fire, and Rain meet in the land of the Yoruba to decide which of them is the greatest, Wind and Fire make great shows of strength, but Rain demonstrates the power of gentleness.
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.
Describes the customs and beliefs connected to some of the special occasions celebrated in Nigeria, including the Mmanwe festival, Osun Ceremony, Independence Day, and others. Includes recipes and related activities.
A biography of basketball star center Hakeem Olajuwon from his childhood in Nigeria to his early success at the University of Houston to his star status with the Houston Rockets.
