Jowhor Ile's fiction delves into profound human themes with a penetrating style. His novels explore the complexities of relationships and societal issues with remarkable sensitivity and keen observation. The author's distinctive voice and literary approach offer readers an engaging and reflective experience. His works are valued for their authenticity and ability to capture the essence of the human condition.
Now in its 21st year, the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is African's leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. The collection brings together the five stories on the 2020 shortlist.
A vivid coming-of-age epic following the intersecting lives of Seraphin, a young man forced from his homeland due to civil war in Rwanda, and a host of eclectic characters in Namibia, Brussels, Paris, and Cape Town.
In the aftermath of a teen's disappearance from bustling Port Harcourt in 1995 Nigeria, a once-ordered family is irreparably shattered in ways that prompt its youngest member, Ajie, to embark on a quest for answers that reveals long-forgotten secrets andregional brutalities.