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In African literature, Christianity has usually been shown as a foreign religion brought to the continent by European missionaries and colonisers. But in the past few decades, Nigeria’s writers have dealt with it in a far more complex way as Christianity is rooted in, and transformed by, local realities, ranging…

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As a talent, the Dream Count writer remains confident and commanding – but as a social commentator, Adichie seems stranded

When the announcement of Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi’s latest novel Dream Count was made, it was regarded as a major event in African literature. The internationally celebrated Nigerian writer had not published a novel in the past 12 years, and her long-awaited return stirred both anticipation and speculation. In the post-COVID…

Author’s keynote speech calls for preservation of Igbo worldview, culture and traditions amid separatist movement turning increasingly violent

When we think of classic literature, titles like Pride and Prejudice or Moby-Dick often come to mind. However, the literary canon is ever-evolving, and some books that were once overlooked or controversial have now secured their place as classics. These unexpected literary classics challenge our perceptions and offer fresh insights…

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Twelve years after her last novel, best-selling Nigerian author and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is making a highly anticipated return with "Dream Count".