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West Africa / Diaspora

Explore literature from West Africa / Diaspora

Homegoing
2016
Yaa Gyasi

Spanning 300 years from 18th century Ghana to contemporary America, tracing two family lines descended from half-sisters—one sold into slavery, one who marries a British slaver.

Ghana / USAFictionContemporary
Chants d'ombre (Songs of Shadow)
1945
Léopold Sédar Senghor

Poetry collection celebrating African culture, identity, and the concept of Negritude, blending French verse with African rhythms and imagery.

SenegalPoetryColonial/Negritude
Hosties noires (Black Hosts)
1948
Léopold Sédar Senghor

Poetry collection reflecting on African soldiers' experiences in WWII and colonialism's impact, celebrating African resilience and culture.

SenegalPoetryPost-colonial/Negritude
Americanah
2013
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Ifemelu and Obinze's love story spanning Nigeria and America, exploring race, immigration, identity, and what it means to be Black in America versus Africa.

Nigeria / USAFictionContemporary