Buchi emecheta's the new tribe
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"The New Tribe" is a novel by Buchi Emecheta, a Nigerian-born British author, published in 1980. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of Emecheta's own experiences as a young woman growing up in post-colonial Nigeria.
The novel tells the story of Adah, a young Igbo girl who is forced to flee her village after her family is destroyed in a civil war. Adah is taken in by a wealthy family in Lagos, where she is treated as a servant and struggles to adapt to her new surroundings. As she navigates her new life, Adah must confront the harsh realities of poverty, racism, and sexism in a society that is rapidly changing.
Through Adah's story, Emecheta explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging, as well as the challenges faced by women and girls in a patriarchal society. The novel is a powerful portrayal of the experiences of women of color and a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
"The New Tribe" is considered one of Emecheta's most important works, and it has been widely praised for its vivid storytelling, well-developed characters, and insightful exploration of the complexities of Nigerian society.