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D.O. Fagunwa

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Fagunwa is regarded as a foundational figure in African literature, especially for his contributions to indigenous-language writing and the blend of folklore with written fiction.

My exposure to classic Yoruba texts influences my writing in Yoruba — Abdulrosheed Fadipe

Studying English at OAU helped boost my regard for Yoruba language — Ilobu-born writer

Themes in Akinwumi Isola’s Efunsetan Aniwura

Characters in Akinwumi Isola’s Efunsetan Aniwura

2021-2025 Recommended Texts

2021-2025 Recommended Texts

Q & A: With adequate textual references, discuss the use of irony in Unexpected Joy at Dawn

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Irony is a prominent narrative technique in Unexpected Joy at Dawn. Alex Agyei-Agyiri judiciously uses it to drive the narrative in his novel.
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Q & A: Discuss the role played by security personnel in Unexpected Joy at Dawn

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Discuss the role played by security personnel in Unexpected Joy at Dawn. Security personnel refers to a group of individuals trained to ensure the security...

Q & A: Write on the character of Yoko as a tragic heroine in Let Me Die Alone

Memorable Quotes from Buchi Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen

Themes in Buchi Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen

Characterisation in Buchi Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen

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African Drama

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2026-2030 Recommended Texts

2026-2030 Recommended Texts

Themes in Syl Cheney-Coker’s “The Breasts of the Sea”

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Prevalent among these messages in “The Breasts of the Sea” are the themes of long-standing wars, slavery and colonialism, disenchantment with the political class, discussed hereunder.

Q & A: Give an account of the mock funeral of Anansewa, pointing out its relevance in The Marriage of Anansewa

Chapter 27 to 34 Summary of Elma Shaw’s Redemption Road

Q & A: Examine the diplomacy of folk wisdom in Efua Sutherland’s The Marriage of Anansewa

African Poetry

Poem: “A Little Child” by R.E.G. Armattoe

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“A Little Child” by R.E.G. Armattoe is written to show how things that matter in every phase of human existence vary.

Poem: “For Niyi Osundare – Kiribiti Kàtàkàtà” by Adeyemi Daramola

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“For Niyi Osundare – Kiribiti Kàtàkàtà” is a six-stanza poem about the life journey of Nigeria’s literary icon, Niyi Osundare.

Themes in Syl Cheney-Coker’s “The Breasts of the Sea”

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Prevalent among these messages in “The Breasts of the Sea” are the themes of long-standing wars, slavery and colonialism, disenchantment with the political class, discussed hereunder.

Poem: “Africa” by R. E. G. Armattoe

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“Africa” by R. E. G. Armattoe is an allegory about the African continent and its people. It uses the story of a woman to talk about Africa.

Poem: “The Way I Would Like to Die” by R. E. G. Armattoe

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“The Way I Would Like to Die” by R. E. G. Armattoe is about the poetic persona’s ideal death scenario; how he wants to die.

Non-African Prose

Memorable Quotes from Susanne Bellefeuille’s Path of Lucas

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2026-2030 Recommended Texts
Elizabeth smiles and says, “Your father reacted in the same fashion when he bumped into me, and so did your brother when he met Debra.”

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