books Archives - Global Black History

Robert Mugabe: The Man & The Myth (Book Now Available)

Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe is often portrayed ONLY as either the demon who destroyed Zimbabwe or the hero who liberated it. Perhaps by going back into history we can actually understand how Robert Mugabe came to lead the southern African nation of Zimbabwe and how…

Culture by Editor June 6, 2016

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The Books Every African Should Read in their Lifetime

LONG WALK TO FREEDOM- Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom is an autobiographical work written by South African President Nelson Mandela. The book profiles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison. Under the apartheid government, Mandela was regarded as…

America Gamechangers by Editor October 16, 2015

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Man Booker Prize for Fiction: Marlon James

Jamaican born novelist, Marlon James has won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel, A Brief History of Seven Killings. A Brief History of Seven Killings A Brief History of Seven Killings is the third novel by Jamaican author Marlon James. On…

Africans With Global Voices Video by Editor July 20, 2015

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Tribute to Zimbabwe’s Chenjerai Hove

Chenjerai Hove was born February 9, 1956 in Zimbabwe and died July 12, 2015 in Norway. He was a celebrated Zimbabwean poet, novelist and essayist whose work was often studied in schools and universities. Chenjerai was educated at the University of South Africa…

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Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Critically acclaimed and popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's releases her fourth book but third novel, Americanah. She describes it as a story about 'Love, Race & Hair'. In this novel she deals with relationships and the struggles related to immigration and…