Ahmadou Kourouma was an Ivorian novelist renowned for his incisive explorations of post-colonial Africa. His work delves into the betrayal of African aspirations following independence, offering sharp critiques of new political elites and examining the lingering impacts of colonialism. Through vibrant storytelling and compelling characters, Kourouma masterfully portrays the tragicomic realities and political absurdities of the continent, providing readers with a unique and often unsettling perspective on African life.
'The full, final and completely complete title of my bullshit story is: Allah is not obliged to be fair about all things he does here on earth' Birahima's story is one of horror and laughter. After his mother's death he travels to Liberia to find his aunt but on the way gets caught up in rebel fighting and ends up with a Kalashnikov in his hands.