Untold Chronicles takes readers on a journey through the lesser-known stories, legends, conflicts, & cultural histories that have shaped Nigeria and its citizens. The book delves into history beyond the familiar narratives found in textbooks, exploring events such as the ancient Kingdom of Nri, the Aro-Chukwu Kingdom, and the Bagauda Dynasty of Kaon. It also examines significant occurrences like the Aba Women's Riot, the Benin-British War, the Abeokuta-Dahomey conflict, and the story of Bilikisu Sungbo. Forgotten characters, ancient kingdoms, wars, traditions & extraordinary events come back to life, offering a deeper look at the fascinating & sometimes mysterious stories behind Nigeria's past. A second volume is currently in the works.
Theatre of Blood delves into the turbulent & often dangerous chapters of Nigeria's political history. It examines military coups, the Nigerian Civil War, assassinations, constitutional struggles, power transitions & the personalities behind some of the country's most consequential moments. The book also explores how ambition, ideology, ethnicity, military power & political rivalry shaped the nation's journey, taking readers beyond official narratives to examine the events, decisions & human stories that changed Nigeria forever.
AUTHOR: Both books were written by Lagos historian and anthropologist, Adegoke Taiwo, the founder of History Lovers, a platform dedicated to documenting & bringing Nigeria's forgotten & untold histories to a wider audience. Through his books & research, he explores the country's rich cultural heritage, political history & the remarkable stories of its people.
How far would you go to protect your family from a truth that could destroy it?
For ten years, Chetachi and Susan Dozie lived in the cold shadows of a fractured marriage. Once driven by love, their beautiful home in Lagos became a silent battlefield filled with bitterness and resentment. But when an escalating argument leads to an unthinkable domestic accident, tragedy strikes: their vibrant teenage son, Zaafa, dies on the operating table.
Bound by a horrific secret known only to them and a few trusted friends, Chet and Susan must choose. Will the crushing weight of guilt drive them apart forever, or will they embark on a terrifying journey toward raw honesty, counselling, and forgiveness?
As they navigate the turbulent waters of grief, a fragile truce begins to form. From the high-society streets of Lagos to a quiet holiday in Florida, the Dozies attempt to rebuild their shattered lives, piece by piece. Yet, when the past refuses to remain buried, they must confront the ultimate question:
Can a love that has been completely broken ever truly be restored?
This gripping and deeply moving contemporary drama explores themes of family, accountability, and the fierce, unyielding power of grace in the aftermath of devastating loss.
AUTHOR: Lilian Amah-Aluko is a veteran actress, producer, and filmmaker, as well as the co-founder of Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution. She earned a certificate in Film and Television Production from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theatre, Film, and Television. Additionally, she holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English from the University of Lagos.
Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, Transcendent Kingdom is a powerful story of love, loss, and redemption, exploring the many ways we attempt to rebuild our lives from the remnants of our shared pasts.
As a child, Gifty often asked her parents to share the story of their journey from Ghana to Alabama, seeking comfort in tales of heroism and romance. When her father and brother succumb to the harsh realities of immigrant life in the American Deep South, their family of four becomes just two, and the life Gifty once dreamed of slips away.
Years later, desperate to understand the opioid addiction that shortened her brother's life, she turns to science for answers. However, when her mother comes to stay with her, Gifty soon realises that the roots of their intertwined traumas extend deeper than she ever imagined. Tracing her family's history across continents and generations leads her into the darker aspects of modern America.
AUTHOR: Yaa Gyasi is a Ghanaian American writer whose debut novel was Homecoming. She is known for her profound exploration of generational trauma, race, and the experiences of the African diaspora, quickly establishing herself as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Black Market is a deeply moving novel that explores the complexities of family, marriage, migration, and betrayal. It delves into the hidden struggles and transactions people navigate in their pursuit of love, belonging, and the basic need for survival. Through its compelling narrative, it invites readers to reflect on the profound emotional experiences that shape our lives and relationships.
Successful accountant Eyitayo eagerly welcomes his parents from Nigeria, hoping to share the life he has built in Houston with them. However, he soon finds that a family crisis reveals the hidden cracks in his carefully crafted world. His father’s declining health weighs heavily on him, while his wife’s growing resentment adds to the tension. On top of it all, a secret looms that threatens everything he cherishes, forcing Eyitayo to confront the emotional toll of his choices.
At the same time, Bukola is bravely trying to rebuild her life after escaping an abusive marriage that stripped her of nearly everything, including her children. Just as she starts to open her heart to the possibility of love once more, a heartbreaking betrayal threatens to shatter the future she had begun to envision.
As the paths of these Nigerian immigrants intertwine, long-buried wounds refuse to stay hidden. Love clashes with duty, ambition wrestles with sacrifice, and the past reaches out with relentless insistence. Each decision comes with its own weight, and every secret requires its own moment of reckoning, reminding us all of the complexities of human connection and the struggles we face in seeking happiness and fulfilment.
AUTHOR: Olukorede S. Yishau is a Nigerian writer and award-winning journalist. He participated in the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Programme in 2012 and graduated from the University of Iowa African cohort writing program in 2021.
His first novel, In The Name of Our Father, was nominated for the Nigeria Prize for Literature in 2021. Black Market is his third novel.
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