Ogadinma Or, Everything Will Be All Right

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By Ukamaka Olisakwe

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Ogadinma Or, Everything Will Be All Right by Ukamaka Olisakwe tells the compelling story of a young Nigerian woman, Ogadinma, navigating the challenges of cultural expectations and personal misfortunes. As she fights against societal constraints, Ogadinma strives to carve out her own path and gain autonomy in a world that frequently tries to dictate her destiny. Her journey is a poignant exploration of resilience, identity, and the enduring quest for self-liberation.
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You might like this book if you enjoy powerful narratives about resilience and personal transformation set against the backdrop of Nigerian society. The story explores themes of family, identity, and perseverance, offering a deeply emotional and engaging experience. It’s perfect for readers interested in cultural insights and human stories of hope and survival.

Ogadinma Or, Everything Will Be All Right

A modern feminist classic in the making from a rising star of the Nigerian literature scene, Ogadinma or, Everything Will be All Right tells the story of the nave and trusting Ogadinma as she battles against Nigeria's societal expectations in the 1980s.

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Ogadinma or, Everything Will be All Right tells the story of the naïve and trusting Ogadinma as she battles against Nigeria's societal expectations in the 1980s.

After a rape and unwanted pregnancy leave her exiled from her family in Kano, thwarting her plans to go to university, she is sent to her aunt's in Lagos and pressured into a marriage with an older man. As their whirlwind romance descends into abuse and indignity, Ogadinma is forced to channel her independence and resourcefulness to escape a fate which appears all but inevitable.

Ogadinma, the UK debut by Ukamaka Olisakwe, introduces a heroine for whom it is impossible not to root, and announces the author as a gifted chronicler of the patriarchal experience.

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Ogadinma Or, Everything Will Be All Right by Ukamaka Olisakwe is praised as a significant addition to the Nigerian feminist literary canon. The novel is captivating for its profound character development and vivid portrayal of Ogadinma's struggle against gendered oppression in 1980s Nigeria. Reviewers note its harrowing yet beautifully written narrative filled with resilience and hope, highlighting its fast-paced and engaging storytelling. The book is described as a powerful feminist classic that explores themes of womanhood, agency, and independence, capturing readers with its emotional depth and reflective journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911648161

Publisher: The Indigo Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Indigo Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Ukamaka Olisakwe

About the Author

Ukamaka Olisakwe is a Nigerian novelist, short story writer and screenwriter. In 2014 she was chosen as one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most promising writers under the age of 40. She was born in Kano, Nigeria, and in 2016, was a resident at the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program.

Her writing has appeared in Catapult, the New York Times and The Rumpus. She wrote the screenplay for The Calabash, a Nigerian television series that premiered in 2015 on Africa Magic Showcase.