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The story of Okonkwo, an Igbo warrior and leader who witnesses the arrival of Christian missionaries and British colonialism, ultimately leading to the disintegration of traditional Igbo society.

Set in 1920s Nigeria, the novel explores the conflict between traditional Igbo religion and British colonial administration through the story of Ezeulu, the chief priest of Ulu.

The story of Obi Okonkwo, grandson of Okonkwo from Things Fall Apart, who returns to Nigeria after studying in England and faces corruption in the civil service during the 1950s approaching independence.

A play based on events in Oyo, Nigeria in 1946, exploring the clash between Yoruba tradition and British colonial interference when the king dies and his horseman is expected to commit ritual suicide.

The first novel published in English by a writer from East Africa, depicting the effects of the Mau Mau uprising on ordinary Kenyans during the 1950s.

Set in the Gikuyu country of Kenya, the novel explores the tension between traditional customs and Christianity through the story of two villages separated by a river.

The story of Nnu Ego, an Igbo woman struggling with motherhood and marriage in Lagos during the 1930s-1950s, critiquing traditional expectations of women.

A fictional treatment of the 1947-48 railroad strike in colonial Senegal, depicting the struggle of African railway workers against French colonial authorities.

Based on Yoruba folktales, this novel follows a man's journey through the land of the dead to find his deceased palm-wine tapster, written in a unique modified English style.

The story of Makhaya, a South African political refugee who flees to rural Botswana and becomes involved in agricultural development projects.

A novel exploring themes of tribalism, racism, and love through the story of Margaret Cadmore, an orphaned Masarwa (Bushman) woman who becomes a teacher.

An unnamed railway clerk in Ghana struggles to maintain his integrity in the face of pervasive corruption following independence, exploring disillusionment with post-colonial governments.

A young man returns to his village in Sudan after studying in Europe and encounters Mustafa Sa'eed, a mysterious stranger with a dark past in England, exploring themes of colonialism and identity.

An autobiographical novel of the author's youth in Kouroussa, French Guinea, depicting traditional Malinke society and the conflict between tradition and modernity.

A satirical novel about a young educated man who returns to his village, critiquing both traditional village life and French colonial education.

A satirical novel depicting the destructive influence of French Catholic missionary activities in colonial Cameroon through the eyes of a young mission houseboy.

An epistolary novel told through diaries of a young African houseboy working for French colonials in Cameroon, exposing the hypocrisy and brutality of colonialism.

The story of an elderly African man who has lost two sons fighting for France and expects to receive a medal, satirizing colonial exploitation and false promises.

First novel of the Cairo Trilogy, following the al-Jawad family in Cairo during WWI, exploring themes of tradition, modernity, and Egyptian nationalism.

The story of Ebla, a young Somali woman who flees an arranged marriage, exploring women's rights and traditional practices in Somali society.

A novella depicting one night in Cape Town's District Six, showing the devastating effects of apartheid on the colored community.

An experimental 'prose poem' following attorney Amamu through a day in his life, blending standard narrative with symbol-laden mystical journey exploring post-independence Ghana.

Collected poems of Okigbo published posthumously, blending African indigenous culture, Igbo mythology with ancient Greek and Roman influences.

Collection of 19 traditional Senegalese folk tales retold in French, transcribed from accounts of the author's family griot, featuring animals, people, and supernatural beings.

A young Senegalese man from the Diallobé region studies in France and struggles between traditional Islamic faith and Western materialistic culture.

Abrahams' autobiography detailing his experiences growing up colored in South Africa, his education, and eventual exile.

A seminal work on decolonization and the psychopathology of colonization, arguing that decolonization is inherently violent and analyzing the role of class, race, and culture in liberation movements.

Analysis of the psychology of racism and dehumanization inherent in colonial domination, examining how colonized people internalize the colonizer's view.

Analysis of how former colonial powers maintain economic and political control over newly independent African states through indirect means.

Philosophical framework for African ideological orientation, proposing a synthesis of traditional African values with Islamic and Euro-Christian influences.

Collection of essays outlining Tanzania's unique approach to African socialism based on traditional communal values and self-reliance.

Analysis of how European colonialism systematically exploited Africa's resources and labor while blocking African development, creating underdevelopment.

Novel set during Angola's war of independence, following MPLA guerrilla fighters in the Mayombe forest, exploring tribalism, racism, and revolutionary ideals.

Collection of poems written during Portuguese colonial rule expressing longing for freedom and Angolan identity, becoming anthems of the independence movement.

Experimental novel following four men in love with the mysterious Nedjma, symbolizing Algeria itself, using fragmented narrative to depict colonial trauma.

Long poem in which Lawino, a rural Acholi woman, laments her husband's rejection of traditional ways for Western culture, defending African identity.

Fiery speech delivered at Congo's independence ceremony denouncing Belgian colonial brutality and asserting African dignity, shocking King Baudouin.

Founding charter of the Organization of African Unity establishing principles of African solidarity, sovereignty, and non-interference.

Declaration outlining Tanzania's policy of socialism and self-reliance (Ujamaa), nationalizing major industries and emphasizing rural development.

Play about Makak, a charcoal burner who dreams of becoming an African king, exploring colonialism and identity.

Coming-of-age novel following G. in colonial Barbados, exploring the end of colonial rule.

West Indians on a ship to England, exploring the immigrant experience and post-colonial identity.

Essays on Caribbean identity, colonialism, and the Prospero-Caliban relationship in Shakespeare's Tempest.

Prequel to Jane Eyre telling the story of the 'madwoman in the attic' as Antoinette Cosway in Jamaica.

Collection of Garvey's speeches, essays, and philosophy on Black nationalism and African redemption.

Padmore's analysis of Pan-Africanism as alternative to Communism for African liberation.

Exposé of British colonial exploitation across Africa.

Official record of the 1945 Manchester Pan-African Congress that launched African independence movements.

Groundbreaking thesis that British industrial capitalism was funded by profits from the slave trade.

Analysis of Black life and labor in the Caribbean under colonial rule.

Novel about a Jamaican religious community and its charismatic leader, exploring colonialism and resistance.

Collection of Mandela's speeches and writings from his trial and early activism.

Collection of speeches and writings on African socialism and Tanzanian independence.

Essays developing Ujamaa as African socialism rooted in traditional communal values.

Cabral's speeches on national liberation, culture, and revolutionary theory.

Cabral's analysis of Guinea-Bissau's liberation struggle against Portuguese colonialism.

Analysis of Algerian revolution's social transformations including role of women and radio.

Posthumous collection of political essays on Algeria, Africa, and decolonization.

Poetic essay arguing colonialism dehumanizes both colonizer and colonized, comparing it to Nazism.

Adaptation of Shakespeare's Tempest from Caliban's perspective as colonized subject.