About
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 24 of its writers, a more accurate picture comes into view, and in her essay, Abi Daré explores the cultures, traditions and unchangeable contradictions that can make up a Nigerian's identity. Powerful, lyrical and entirely unforgettable, the essays from OF THIS OUR COUNTRY weave together a living portrait of Nigeria, one that is as beautiful as it is complex. • A landmark publication, OF THIS OUR COUNTRY brings together acclaimed Nigerian authors writing about home identity and culture in Africa's most populous nation • OF THIS COUNTRY is a collection of personal essays from celebrated and upcoming Nigerian writers about the country they know told through personal stories, reflections and memories • Contributing writers include: Nels Abbey, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyiknan 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, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe, Hafsa Zayyan. Nikesh Shukla, Malcom Gladwell, Elizabeth Uviebiniene, Michaela Coel, Chinua Achebe, Zadie Smith, Olivia Laing, Barack Obama, Yuval Noah Harari, Reni Eddo-Lodge