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Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Mayor101010(m): 2:41pm On Dec 24, 2015
Ogboju ode ninu igbo irumole, owo eje, Ijapa tiroko oko yannibo, The Trials of Brother Jero and purple hibiscus.
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by ekefre4(m): 2:41pm On Dec 24, 2015
Truckpusher:
Where is the concubine by Elechi Amadi

The lion and the jewel by Wole Soyinka

This book written by Cyprian Ekwensi? I've forgotten the title sha.
yh...me too and der is also 1 by chukwuemeka Ike about leopard
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by moscobabs(m): 2:41pm On Dec 24, 2015
Olasum:
where can I get all this books, especially the D.O Fagunwa's book
you can get them in well registered bookshop
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by RVBC: 2:42pm On Dec 24, 2015
EmmahO:
I neva read anyone o
are you 12
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Olasum(f): 2:42pm On Dec 24, 2015
Truckpusher:
Bookshops grin

I will find out - Most of those books aren't always around in our bookshops.

These days bookshops are selling ordinary papers. grin
please help cry
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by MrPresident1: 2:42pm On Dec 24, 2015
sketcherJ:
4.Akè


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Like all autobiographies, Aké records interesting anecdotes, childhood adventures, and fond memories of friends and numerous relatives. However, what stands out in the narrative is the child’s perspective of the illogicality of the adult world.Wole Soyinka was a bright, curious child and his account of his early childhood in the town of Abeokuta in Western Nigeria is enchanting. He writes with his adult voice, but maintains the child's perspective and understanding throughout, the one exception a nostalgic contrasting of street-fronts then and now. Events are not always joyful — most obviously the harsh treatment of a mentally ill woman and the death of a sibling — but Aké is ebullient, full of the excitement of new discoveries and opportunities, a celebration of the wonders of childhood.

Ake: the years of childhood.

Essay and Wild Christian.
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 2:43pm On Dec 24, 2015
Classicman47:


I am damn certain u haven't read more than a book in this ur long list. U just remember them because they are usually listed in any one of the African Tales series u happen to lay hands on.
says who
u?? :/
well ur skepticism is welcome, buh sorry to dissapoint u bro, my mum and dad come from families who love literature, so all the books there are the ones i grew up with, anf i have reas every single one of them.
and am not mincing words when i say EVERY single one.
.
they are many more i have read that i didn't list up there, how many ddid i list there 7? 8?
dude pls wen it comes to novels especially african novels don't even go that path with me, ok!

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Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Nobody: 2:43pm On Dec 24, 2015
What about 'Russian brunette receiving it from both ends'? I bet a lot of Nigerians have read that one
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by ekefre4(m): 2:44pm On Dec 24, 2015
The bottled leopard-chukwuemeka ike
west African verse
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Olasum(f): 2:44pm On Dec 24, 2015
SlyCharlie:
heeey, i just remembered Tales out of School, can't remember the author tho.
JUJU ROCK by Cyprian Ekwensi.
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Sunset in Biafra by Elechi Amadi
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The river Between by Ngugi Wa Thiongo
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The Incorruptible Judge..
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The Blinkards by Kobina Seyki.
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Idu by Flora Nwapa.
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A dancer of Fortune by John Munonye
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A woman in her prime by Asare Konadu
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The poor Christ of Bomba by Mongo Beti
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Fragments by Ayi Kwei Armah

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Had to dig deep into my dads library and i found this..The 1975 copy of The beutiful ones are not yet born by Ayi Kwei Armah
I have the beautiful ones are not yet born at home but it is not interesting to me
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by babyfaceafrica: 2:45pm On Dec 24, 2015
No longer at ease ,animal farm and the beautiful ones are not yet born
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Truckpusher(m): 2:51pm On Dec 24, 2015
Olasum:
please help cry
I will.
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by oliidell(m): 2:52pm On Dec 24, 2015
SlyCharlie:
heeey, i just remembered Tales out of School, can't remember the author tho.

Nkem Nwankwo.
Read it in boarding school, so I was able to relate with it totally
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 2:53pm On Dec 24, 2015
Olasum:
I have the beautiful ones are not yet born at home but it is not interesting to me
lol..yeah its a book i just had to read,not that i enjoyed it or anything...
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The author keeps on referring to 'the MAN' through out the book. Pretty boring
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by oliidell(m): 2:54pm On Dec 24, 2015
Olasum:
I have the beautiful ones are not yet born at home but it is not interesting to me

It's actually very interesting if u settle into it.

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Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by mytym(m): 2:54pm On Dec 24, 2015
SlyCharlie:

The
Had to dig deep into my dads library and i found this..The 1975 copy of The beutiful ones are not yet born by Ayi Kwei Armah

chei! God bless you for including this book. There's a particular part I can never forget, where a bus conductor cursed a helplessly unruly commuter..."...bloody, f*-king, Son of a b*-ch! Article of no commercial value! Do you think the bus belong to your father?..." apparently the commuter had been sleeping and emitted viscous spittle on the seat.

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Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by fortune1968: 2:54pm On Dec 24, 2015
EmmahO:
I neva read anyone o
illiterate .
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Henrick007: 2:55pm On Dec 24, 2015
sexymoma:
Ugo .C. Ugo Trials of jimmy Johnson Sugar Girl Anything partaining to tortoise Alawuye Our Husband has Gone Mad Again
ralia the sugar girl
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Allocsoluwatosi(m): 2:55pm On Dec 24, 2015
Olasum:
where can I get all this books, especially the D.O Fagunwa's book
GO TO ANY REASONABLE AROUND. DO U STAY IN IBADAN? VISIT ODUSOTE AROUND KINGWAY, OKE BOLA IB
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 2:59pm On Dec 24, 2015
oliidell:

Nkem Nwankwo. Read it in boarding school, so I was able to relate with it totally
Yeah!!!! . tnx for reminding me of the author... Nkem Nwankwor, that book was. a classic for boarding school goers
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by fastestfinger: 2:59pm On Dec 24, 2015
Truckpusher:
Where is the concubine by Elechi Amadi

The lion and the jewel by Wole Soyinka

This book written by Cyprian Ekwensi? I've forgotten the title sha.
The passport of Mallam Ilia...
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 2:59pm On Dec 24, 2015
oliidell:

Nkem Nwankwo. Read it in boarding school, so I was able to relate with it totally
Yeah!!!! . tnx for reminding me of the author... Nkem Nwankwor, that book was. a classic for boarding school goers
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by ashade123: 3:00pm On Dec 24, 2015
In Jesus name we pray ! Amen Amen Amen Fire !
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Classicman47(m): 3:02pm On Dec 24, 2015
SlyCharlie:

says who
u?? :/
well ur skepticism is welcome, buh sorry to dissapoint u bro, my mum and dad come from families who love literature, so all the books there are the ones i grew up with, anf i have reas every single one of them.
and am not mincing words when i say EVERY single one.
.
they are many more i have read that i didn't list up there, how many ddid i list there 7? 8?
dude pls wen it comes to novels especially african novels don't even go that path with me, ok!

Ok.
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 3:05pm On Dec 24, 2015
mytym:


chei! God bless you for including this book. There's a particular part I can never forget, where a bus conductor cursed a helplessly unruly commuter..."...bloody, f*-king, Son of a b*-ch! Article of no commercial value! Do you think the bus belong to your father?..." apparently the commuter had been sleeping and emitted viscous spittle on the seat.
lol...
yeah, one of the few high points of thd book for me..
.
meanwhile who remembers the kidnappers by dorothy wimbush, she was also a goo writer

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Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 3:09pm On Dec 24, 2015
1977 copy of the drummer boy by Cyprian Ekwensi..
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1981 copy of burning grass by Cyprian Ekwensi

Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Nobody: 3:11pm On Dec 24, 2015
I am adding Jagua Nana by Cyprain Ekwensi
The Palmwine Drunkard by Amos Tutuola

Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by heywhy55(m): 3:16pm On Dec 24, 2015
Aditu olodumare

Igbo olodumare

Ogboju ode ninu igbo irunmole

Irinkerindo ninu igbo elegbeje

Ireke onibudo

Treasure island

Animal farm
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by SlyCharlie(m): 3:17pm On Dec 24, 2015
Incorruptible judge 1981

Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Sent4rina: 3:21pm On Dec 24, 2015
Psalm18:
One week, one trouble. By Anezi Okoro which is about the story of Wilson Tagbo

The book I first read that hooked me to literature. kiss

Great choices OP.


You've indeed read an interesting novel.
Where can i download the soft copy pls?
Re: Five Books You Must Have Read As A Nigerian by Sent4rina: 3:28pm On Dec 24, 2015
Rooy57:
Five books you must have read as a Nigerian except you did not pass through the four walls of a University..
* Use of English 1&2
* Philosophy of science
* Philosophy of Human existence
* Peace and Conflict
* Entrepreneurship Development.


I'm very sure u are/were unadite or Eksuite..

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