The Smart Money Woman | African Millennial Womanhood and Money Lessons

As an avid lover of African literature, I was excited at the fact that the story is set in Lagos, Nigeria. There are several references…

Book Review | His Only Wife

Afi is a seamstress from a humble village in Ho, Ghana, whose family has promised marriage to the son of a wealthy entrepreneur. His name…

Open Book | Linathi Makanda

Today’s Open Book is a little different! We are getting up close and personal with a fellow writer – a poet no less! Linathi Makanda…

Book Review | The Returnees

Hello readers. This is literally my favourite category of literature! Epic African drama with a British accent! It contains sassy, stylish women, a girly friendship,…

10 Empowering Books to Read in International Women’s Month

With the sheer amount of nonsense that has ensued in the last couple of weeks, one would be forgiven for forgetting the fact that we…

Madeline’s 2021 Must-Read List

Hello and happy New year! Readers, it’s that time again. Yes, we’ll be looking at the books on Madeline’s 2021 Must-Read List. Before we do…

Book Review | Imperfect Arrangements

I can’t tell you how happy reading this made me! After years of reading and reviewing excellent books by women from all over the world…

Book Review | Zikora

Put your hand up of if you have a weakness for African literature? A new piece of literature from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the gift…

Ten Lessons from Heart & Hustle

I’ve followed The Britpop Princess for years and have watched her evolve into the brand, businesswoman, wife and mother that is Patricia Bright. And now…

Book Review | Heart & Hustle

I have been itching to post this review as I’ve followed The Britpop Princess for years and have watched her evolve into the brand, businesswoman,…

Book Review | Girl, Woman, Other

As someone who lives in a predominantly ‘African’ area of London, I get to see black women every day. Just by venturing out to the…

Book Review | +234 – An Awkward Guide to Being Nigerian

What’s the hype about? When I first came across this book, I was unsure about what kind of a book it was going to be.…