Tale Of An African Woman
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Tale Of An African Woman
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Author : Thomas Jing
language : en
Publisher: African Books Collective
Release Date : 2007
Tale Of An African Woman written by Thomas Jing and has been published by African Books Collective this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Cameroon categories.
The village of Yakiri has been cursed by ancestral wrath because of the treatment of Yaa, the first girl who wrestled her male goatherd peers to earn the right to be initiated into the society of manhood. Her struggle is taken up generations later by Yaya, the granddaughter of Tafan and Wirba. Orphaned like her forebear, Yaya becomes a star student in the village's primary school and promises to go far. But, ask the villagers, is it right to invest in an education for an African girl who may become the property of another village? An educated woman will abandon the farm where she is needed, wear high heels and try to order men around! In the midst of it all, one Irish missionary, living in Africa and for the most time with Africans, literally wiggles his way into hearts and minds. With his intervention, Yaya leaves the village to school in the city, but her troubles as a woman have not really begun. Yarns of cultural borrowing, indigestion and transcendence reveal the simple and complex ways in which community matters are confronted and decided. This happens in shrines where seers are consulted and cowry shells thrown, in palm wine houses, but also around the school and presbytery. The untold stories and perspectives of girls and women burst through in illuminating and uplifting ways. Quarrels, squabbles, near collisions and mutual conversions give way to innovative traditions.
One Is Not A Woman One Becomes
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Author : Daphne Williams Ntiri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
One Is Not A Woman One Becomes written by Daphne Williams Ntiri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Social Science categories.
Africana Woman
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Author : Cynthia Jacobs Carter
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Release Date : 2003
Africana Woman written by Cynthia Jacobs Carter and has been published by National Geographic Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"Features queens, abolitionists, entrepreneurs, activists, writers, and others . . . enhanced by 150 stunning photographs."
Tale Of An African Woman Ii
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Author : Thomas Jing
language : en
Publisher: African Books Collective
Release Date : 2024-07-01
Tale Of An African Woman Ii written by Thomas Jing and has been published by African Books Collective this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-01 with Fiction categories.
With great enthusiasm and optimism, Yaya leaves her village of Yakiri for Yamade, the nation's capital, to attend university. However, her dreams of a blissful life quickly fade. Yaya's journey begins on treacherous roads, patrolled by gun-toting and corrupt gendarmes and policemen, forewarning the challenges ahead. Upon arriving in Yamade, she narrowly escapes being robbed of all her money. The capital, far from the glamour she imagined, starkly contrasts extremely wealthy neighbourhoods with poverty-stricken, pestilential shantytowns. Forced to reside in a township specifically for underprivileged students, she is exposed to many dangers and becomes victim of two instances of sexual assault and contracts cerebral malaria. Despite these immense hardships, she remains resolute, navigating treacherous social and political landscapes to graduate from university with a law degree. She joins a female organization fighting for women's rights, transforming it into a powerful political party. Her goal: to dismantle the oppressive system that nearly broke her. Through teamwork and strategic maneuvering, she rises to become the president of her country, Mungo. Yaya's journey stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of foresight, courage, and determination that characterizes the struggles of African women in the face of injustice.
Whispering Land
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Whispering Land written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Africa categories.
The Sex Lives Of African Women
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Author : Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-07-22
The Sex Lives Of African Women written by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-22 with Social Science categories.
A DOROTHY KOOMSON BOOK OF THE YEAR AN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Such a beautiful read, like chatting to a friend over a cuppa. This is the intimate, insightful read that I didn't know I needed. Just brilliant.' Dorothy Koomson Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah spent decades talking openly and intimately to African women around the world about sex. In this book, she brings together their extraordinary stories, whilst also chronicling her own journey towards sexual freedom. From finding queer community in Egypt to living a polyamorous life in Senegal to understanding the intersectionality of religion and pleasure in Cameroon, their necessary narratives are individual and illuminating. This stunning collection provides crucial insight into our quest for sexual power and offers all women inspirational examples to live a truly liberated life. 'Touching, joyful, defiant – and honest.' Economist, Books of the Year 2021 'Fascinating.' Bernadine Evaristo 'Honest and moving. A vital treasure.' Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour 'Stunning. Essential read! I couldn't put it down.' Nicole Dennis-Benn, bestselling author of Patsy and Here Comes the Sun 'Leaves you feeling deliciously empowered.' Lola Shoneyin, author of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives 'Boundary-breaking, fascinating and deeply affirming.' Otegha Uwagba, author of Little Black Book
Old Wives Tales
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Author : Iris Andreski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Old Wives Tales written by Iris Andreski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Ibibio (African people) categories.
I Dare To Say
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Author : Hilda Twongyeirwe
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2012-02-01
I Dare To Say written by Hilda Twongyeirwe and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Social Science categories.
Featuring the real-life experiences of contemporary African women who tell of atrocities, pain, motherhood, marriage, love, and courage in their daily life, this gripping collection brings greater awareness to a continuing struggle. Denied a voice by their own culture for centuries, these women speak out for the first time, sharing poignant tales of abuse and womanhood robbed, revealing their methods of survival, and divulging their dreams for themselves and their children. A girl describes hiding under a blanket from the Lord's Resistance Army in search of child brides; a woman speaks of her family abuse and rejection followed by the deaths of her child and partner only to learn later that the father of her child was already married with eight children and had AIDS. Dramatic, sometimes heartbreaking, often inspiring, this is the first book to truly show what it means to be a 21st-century African woman.
Women In Folktales And Short Stories Of Africa
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Author : Taban lo Liyong
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Women In Folktales And Short Stories Of Africa written by Taban lo Liyong and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with African fiction (English) categories.
The Pot And Other Stories
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Author : Banda-Aaku, Ellen
language : en
Publisher: Femrite Publications
Release Date : 2016-03-11
The Pot And Other Stories written by Banda-Aaku, Ellen and has been published by Femrite Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-11 with Literary Collections categories.
Imagine you are held aloft by a group of wonderful women from Uganda, Ghana, Botswana, South Africa and Niger. Then with skill and grace you are carried across Africa to meet engaging characters that they know well. Reading The Pot and other stories is both a delightful literary experience as well as a journey deep into intimate spaces on the Continent. Although the stories are individualistic and they tackle a variety of themes, there is seamlessness in the style. Each writer presents us with characters that take you by the hand into vividly painted worlds. Each writer seems to pick up where the other left off. Each has achieved storytelling excellence. Eight stories, eight writers, five countries, one remarkable journey. Reading this collection we are reminded that Africa is a birthplace of human kind and as such the origin of all storytelling. These writers have skilfully crafted a collection that honours an ancient tradition. This anthology presents a range of issues. Some stories paint everyday life with a light comic touch as in the story in which a policeman sees the future of his marriage suddenly tied to the destiny of a cooking pot, while others use the mundane as the vehicle to probe difficult questions of destiny or the role of a local story-telling in a country with a brutal history.