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Of this our country : acclaimed Nigerian writers on the home, identity and culture they know.

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The Borough Press, 2021.

National characteristics, Nigerian.

Authors, Nigerian.

Nigerian essays (English) -- 21st century.

Nigeria -- History.

Nigeria -- Social life and customs.

Nigeria -- Social conditions.

Nigeria -- Politics and government.

9780008469269 (hc)

9780008469276 (pbk)

x, 275 p. ; 23 cm.

"To define Nigeria is to tell a half-truth. Many have tried, but most have concluded that it is impossible to capture the true scope and significance of Africa’s most populous nation through words or images. Yet here, through personal essays from twenty-four of its writers, a more accurate picture comes into view: one that details the realities and contradictions of patriotism, juxtaposes inherited tradition with the diasporic experience, and explores the power of storytelling and its intrinsic link to Nigeria’s history. Powerful, lyrical and entirely unforgettable, OF THIS OUR COUNTRY weaves together a living portrait of Nigeria, one that is as beautiful as it is complex. With essays from: Nels Abbey, Ayọbámi Adébáyọ, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi Daré, Inua Ellams, Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, Caleb Femi, Helon Habila, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Anietie Isong, Okey Ndibe, Chigozie Obioma, Irenosen Okojie, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe and Hafsa Zayyan."--Publisher.

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