Elnathan John

"In far northwestern Nigeria, Dantala lives among a gang of street boys who sleep under a kuka tree. During the election, the boys are paid by the Small Party to cause trouble. When their attempt to burn down the opposition's local headquarters ends in disaster, Dantala must run for his life, leaving his best friend behind. He makes his way to a mosque that provides him with food, shelter, and guidance. With his quick aptitude and modest nature, Dantala becomes a favored apprentice to the mosque's sheikh. Before long, he is faced with a terrible conflict of loyalties, as one of the sheikh's closest advisors begins to raise his own radical movement"--Amazon.com.

A Novel

Born on a Tuesday

A satirical collection that takes a searing look at how different forms of power are abused, negotiated and performed both in the private and public realm.

Becoming Nigerian

A graphic novel with a large and vibrant cast of characters and a bright and colorful art style.

On Ajayi Crowther Street

Bongani Kona

Msingi Sasis

Sarita Ranchod

Barbara Wanjala

Illuminating African narratives for readers both inside and outside the continent. Representing the very best of African creative nonfiction, Safe House brings together works from Africa's contemporary literary greats. In a collection that ranges from travel writing and memoir to reportage and meditative essays, editor Ellah Wakatama Allfrey has brought together some of the most talented writers of creative nonfiction from across Africa. This collection of five singles from the Safe House anthology gathers work from the very best of contemporary African writers. Includes: Includes: The Keepers of Secrets by Elnathan John A Murder in Clovelly by Bongani Kona Dream Chasers by Msingi Sasis Border Crossings by Sarita Ranchod A Woman's Smile by Barbara Wanjala

Safe House Short Story Singles Bundle

Being and Belonging

Ellah Wakatama Allfrey

Explorations in Creative Nonfiction

Safe House

Namwali Serpell

Masande Ntshanga

Segun Afolabi

F. T. Kola

Now in its sixteenth year, the Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa’s leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. This collection collects the five 2015 shortlisted stories, along with stories written at the Caine Prize Writers’ Workshop, which took place in April 2015.

Elnathan John

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