Better Never Than Late
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A collection of interconnected stories following a group of Nigerian migrants making their way in Belgium
Chika Unigwe Books
Chika Unigwe is an author who delves into the complexities of life and identity. Her work, penned in both English and Dutch, often explores themes that are universally human yet deeply rooted in her Nigerian and Belgian experiences. Through her prose and poetry, Unigwe seeks to illuminate the experiences of women and minorities. Her literary approach is insightful yet accessible, offering readers a rich and thought-provoking journey. Her academic background in literary studies lends a depth and intellectual weight to her compelling narratives.
On Black Sisters' Street
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A tale of choices, displacement and courage, suffused with the richness of the oral story-telling tradition and set against the backdrop of the Antwerp prostitute underworld.
Udodi's death was the beginning of the raging storm but at that moment, we thought that the worst had already happened, and that life would treat us with more kindness.Told from multiple perspectives and set between The Past and The Present, Atlanta and Nigeria, this is the story of Nani - a prodigal child who loses her way before she finds her agency. When Nani's family is hit by tragedy after tragedy, she feels alone and misunderstood. Then she meets Ephraim, a handsome self-proclaimed 'man of God' who seems to offer all the answers. Will Nani have the courage to take charge of her own life and find true happiness?
Night Dancer
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Mma has just buried her mother, and now she is alone. Why did she flee her family and bring her daughter to a new town when she was a baby? Presenting a vista of Nigeria over the past half-century, it is a vibrant and heartfelt exploration of one woman's search for belonging.