Her first book, she wrote this when she was only 19. Written originally in English, Amos Tutola writes almost like he’s recounting an oral folktale, so the narration style can be a bit jarring at first, but this quick read is well worth it.īorn in Nigeria, Helen Oyeyemi bases The Icarus Girl on a combination of Nigerian and Greek mythology. The longer he stays, the more he changes, eventually taking animal form. When a young boy flees from slave traders, he finds refuge in the African bush, but the bush is inhabited by ghosts not only ghosts in our meaning of the word, but strange magical creatures as well. Several books by Nigerian author Amos Tutola could be considered fantasy, but My Life in the Bush of Ghosts is the best fit. My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Amos Tutola It’ll take you a while to finish it, but it will give you lots of food for thought. It’s a complex read full of political satire, philosophical meanderings, and commentary. And if you’re a fan of created mythologies, you’re going to love this one.
Surreal describes Wizard of the Crow better than fantastical, but where there’s a wizard, there’s magic. Only published in 2006, Wizard of the Crow by popular Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has already become a classic in African translated literature. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Wizard of the Crow by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.
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