The novel, Born On A Tuesday by Elnathan John, focuses majorly on the adverse effects of religious intolerance and extremism. It presumably draws its inspiration from the rising number of clashes between religious sects in some parts of the country. Born On A Tuesday also touches on the issues of greed, and excesses in political spaces, likewise selfish human interests and desires.


Set in the northwestern region of Nigeria, the plot of the novel unfolds through the viewpoint of Ahmad. Ahmad had come as a boy to Bayan Layi from Sokoto to complete his Quranic training. Upon successfully completing his training, Ahmad becomes stuck in Bayan Layi and soon becomes an almajiri. Unable to return to his family, he settles for life with the street boys where he is introduced to a life of violence and crime. Events eventually lead him to find his way back home. Sadly, returning home only leads to the realization that things have changed and will likely never return to what they used to be. Things seem to look up for Ahmad when he becomes the favored apprentice of a Sheik. But, eventually, every appearance of a better life for Ahmad disappears in an instance.

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