Book of the week: Welcome to Lagos, by Chibundu Onuzo
Although not the first story set in the bustling city of Lagos, Chibundu Onuzo’s book definitely differs from…
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Book review: The Long Song by Andrea Levy
Winner of the Walter Scott Prize, this historical novel is Andrea Levy’s fifth book, following the critically acclaimed ‘Small Island’,…
The Good Immigrant- Nikesh Shukla
Arguably one of the most important releases of 2016, The Good Immigrant, crowd funded by Unbound a publishing…
Putting Ghanaian cooking on the map: Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen
We are huge fans of Zoe Adjonyoh, the London-based writer and cook with a passion for remixing traditional…
Reviewing: The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
The debut novel by Chigozie Obioma made a big splash when it was launched in 2015; it was…
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga
This history book first came to my attention when it was featured during the BBC’s Black and British…
Behold the Dreamers: book review
Behold the Dreamers is the debut novel from Imbolo Mbue, an American by way of Cameroon, that came…
Reviewing: Mostly Lit Live
For those who don’t know, Mostly Lit is a Shout Out Network Podcast (a UK network providing our ears…
The Butterfly Princesses: A book by Rachel Beckles
A children’s book that introduces the topics of science and geology to young readers! Not the easiest challenge,…
Dear Ijeawele, or a feminist manifesto in 15 suggestions
Days after speaking at the WOW (Women of the World) Festival at the Southbank Centre in London, the…
Rest in Power: The enduring life of Trayvon Martin
Sometimes it takes one spark to start a flame, and sometimes it takes a tragedy. Walking home from…
Falling in love again with romance novels
Remember the Mills & Boons series of romance books? If like me, you voraciously read every single copy…
The ultimate Lonely Planet’s guide for travellers
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page, said St Augustine.…
My Sister’s Pain by Emeka Egbuonu
Thirty-year old, west African man whose early aspiration in life was to be a footballer! Hardly strikes you…
Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi
Two sisters, Effia and Esi, are separated; one sold into slavery, the other a slave trader’s wife. Set…