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A startlingly good compendium of non-fiction about Nigeria, from Nigerian writers - both ex-pat and resident. There is a dazzling array of perspectives here - from love letters to Lagos to some which challenge the narratives created by wealthier Nigerians obscuring the benefactors of corruption. I found myself dipping back and forth, as my understanding of this country grew, to compare and contrast at times. A country with one of the largest out-of-school populations but also some of the world's...
This collection of 24 personal essays did what it needed to do! The voices included are as eclectic and diverse as the country itself, and you can go from laughing to wanting to weep in a matter of moments as you’re taken through the ups and downs of a nation – and national identity – that is still scarred by colonialism, civil war and corruption but strides towards the future with arrogance, endless optimism and sheer bloody-mindedness. To be Nigerian is a complex and contradictory thing, but s...
This is a wonderful collection of essays from 24 acclaimed Nigerian writers sharing their personal reflections, memories and impressions of their home country.Each essay offers a unique and personal perspective and collectively they cover a broad range of topics and themes that gives the reader a real sense of Nigerian culture and identity. There are essays which explore childhood, upbringing and parental roles, others which examine the landscape, wealth, class and food, and some which focus on
This excellent collection by Nigerians on what it means to be Nigerian is one that's made me laugh a lot and almost cry sometimes because they are stories I can relate to. It also helps that these are authors I've known and loved for a very long time.It's the best nonfiction I've read in a while. Highly recommend.
"In visiting her Father in Nigeria and recounting memories from childhood, Irenosen Okojie looks at the way family can reinforce identity in her essay, ‘Of Country and Reverie’."→ the borough press: about this collection of personal essays by 24 award-winning authors, who catch Nigeria's soul and heart and tell the story of a nation [publication set for Sept 2021]
Rating 4 1/2 Stars.To define Nigeria is to tell a half-truth. Many have tried, but most have concluded that it is impossible to capture the true scope and significance of Africa’s most populous nation through words or images.Nigeria is more than scams and con artists claiming to be Nigerian royalty asking you to help by wiring funds. Nigerians are making their mark in the fields of performing arts, creative arts, fashion, human rights activism, sports, medicine, and media, to name a few. As I’ve...
How do you fully capture the essence of a country? Of a culture? Of home?Well, Of This Our Country is here and has done a beautiful job of just that - bringing 24 acclaimed Nigerian writers together to share their collective memories, thoughts and observations about Nigeria and bringing light to a country not many of us know alot about. Through honest, personal accounts, these writers bring us their unique experiences of growing up in or away from Nigeria, and their reflections of the country fr...
Loved Abubakar Adam Ibrahim's essay so much and quite a few others too. The collective gave all it needed to give.
A fascinating read that introduced me a to a lot of Nigerian authors and made me discover a lot about the culture and the way of living.It was an excellent reading experience and it's strongly recommended.Highly recommended.Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The book was an excellent idea and I enjoyed the diversity of the pieces in terms of style. However, a number of the stories seemed to have "coming back to Nigeria" or "visiting Nigeria" as a theme or key event, which once again makes me wonder why so few homegrown writers are platformed. The book could do with another proof read. There seemed to be some small-small errors here and there. Like there was one point where NEPA was referred to as "National Environmental Policy Act" and I was ??? The...
Twenty four Nigerian writers have written about their experiences and memories of Nigeria in short and eminently readable essays. The insights they share into the country, its culture, politics and beliefs are fascinating. I gained a great deal from reading this book.Every essay has a powerful voice and the collection resonates with the personal and the unique. This is an amazing read which I recommend very highly. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for an ARC in exchange for an honest re...
Thanks to NetGalley and The Publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.A wonderful collection of truly personal essays from a wide range of Nigerian voices which captures so much of diverseness and complexities of this vast and populous country. Equally funny, sad, infuriating, thought-provoking, mesmerising and joyful. A fascinating and insightful exploration of Nigerian culture both familiar and brand new. I want to Party like a Nigerian - You'll need to read this book to fully u...
I especially loved how most of these writers had something to say about Jos (the capital of Plateau State in Nigeria)
24 Nigerian authors talking about what Nigeria means to them.There are a number of famous accomplished Nigerian authors, my favourite amongst those here is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I will be looking out for some of the others also in future.There were similarities in each of the author's tales, which is only to be expected given their remit.I felt that these similarities reinforced each other rather than being repetitive.Nigeria is an important country in the world and will probably be even mor...
