New nigerian writings

Nigerian literature has a rich and diverse history, with many notable writers and works. Here are some new Nigerian writings that you might be interested in:

Fiction

  1. "The Fishermen" by Chigozie Obioma (2015) - A novel that explores the lives of four brothers in a small Nigerian town.
  2. "Stay with Me" by Ayobami Adebayo (2017) - A novel that delves into the complexities of marriage and family in modern Nigeria.
  3. "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Yewande Omotoso (2017) - A novel that tells the story of a young Nigerian woman's journey to self-discovery.
  4. "The Last House Mate" by Akin Adesokan (2018) - A novel that explores the lives of three friends living together in a Lagos apartment.
  5. "The Woman Next Door" by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (2018) - A novel that tells the story of two women, one Nigerian and one Kenyan, who form an unlikely friendship.

Non-Fiction

  1. "Feminism for the 99%" by Ayisha Osori (2018) - A collection of essays that explore feminism, identity, and social justice in Nigeria.
  2. "The Trouble with Nigeria" by Chude Jideonwo (2018) - A book that examines the challenges facing Nigeria and offers solutions for a better future.
  3. "Nigeria: What's Wrong and How to Fix It" by Olusegun Obasanjo (2019) - A book that offers insights into Nigeria's challenges and proposes solutions for its development.

Poetry

  1. "The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop" edited by Kevin Coval, Quraysh Ali Lansana, and Nate Marshall (2015) - A collection of poetry that features Nigerian poets such as Warsan Shire and Yrsa Daley-Ward.
  2. "The New Daughters of Africa" edited by Margaret Busby (2019) - A collection of poetry and prose that celebrates the work of African women writers, including Nigerian writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Nnedi Okorafor.

Essays

  1. "This Is Not America" by Teju Cole (2017) - A collection of essays that explore the complexities of identity, culture, and politics in Nigeria and the world.
  2. "The Beautyful Ones" by Ayobami Adebayo (2019) - A collection of essays that explore themes of identity, culture, and social justice in Nigeria.

These are just a few examples of the many new Nigerian writings that are worth reading. I hope you find something that interests you!