From Benin to the World: 7 Compelling Books by Beninese Writers
The literary landscape of Benin emerges from the rich heritage of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey, shaped by traditional spirituality, the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and French colonization. Traditional literature thrived through griots in Dahomean royal courts, where master storytellers preserved histories and philosophies through oral narratives and praise poems. The emergence of […]
The Top Books of 2019
Hundreds of thousands of books were published this year. After curating and selling books by black authors all over the world, we have analysed the most popular and celebrated books to bring you the most popular books of the year. Here are our top books of 2019. My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite […]