Essays

The story of a continent

2024 • Indiana Press

The European Literary Tradition

2021 • Hopkins Review

The African Literary Tradition

2022 • University Press

African & Black Writings

War, Childhood, and Trauma in African Fiction

Literary Studies Quarterly • 2024

A critical analysis of the portrayal of child soldiers in African literature, examining themes of trauma, resilience, and the ethics of representation

The Poetics of Memory in African Diaspora Writing

Journal of Postcolonial Studies • 2023

An exploration of how African diaspora writers use memory as a narrative tool to reconstruct identity, history, and belonging.

Contemporary African Literature: A Critical Analysis

African Studies Review • 2022

An examination of emerging trends in contemporary African literature, focusing on themes of identity, globalization, and cultural preservation.

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Gender and Power in African Storytelling

African Studies Review • 2025

An analysis of the role of gender in African oral and written narratives, exploring representations of women, masculinity, and societal expectations

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Reimagining Nationhood in African Literature

Journal of African Literary Studies • 2024

A study of how contemporary African writers engage with themes of nationalism, decolonization, and the evolving concept of home.

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Contemporary African Literature: A Critical Analysis

African Studies Review • 2023

An examination of emerging trends in contemporary African literature, focusing on themes of identity, globalization, and cultural preservation.

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