African Literature
Discover the rich literary heritage of Africa through our curated collection of books by African authors
All Books (10)
Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A novel about the Biafran War and its devastating impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Nervous Conditions
by Tsitsi Dangarembga
A coming-of-age story set in colonial Rhodesia.
So Long a Letter
by Mariama Bâ
A powerful novel about the condition of women in West African society.
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebe
A masterpiece of African literature that tells the story of Okonkwo, a leader in the Igbo community.
Cry, the Beloved Country
by Alan Paton
A novel about racial injustice in South Africa.
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
by Ayi Kwei Armah
A novel about corruption and moral decay in post-independence Ghana.
The Famished Road
by Ben Okri
A novel that blends African folklore with contemporary reality.
