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Hi! Kedu ka i mere! I’m Joy, a 26-year-old Nigerian-American literati with a B.A. & M.A. in English Language and Literature. I’ve always had a passion for reading, writing, and research. As a Louisiana native, my interests encompass all facets of the Black/African experience. Feel free to look around and read what speaks to you, leave a comment, share a post with your mutuals, contact me even. Connect with me on my various socials below, too. I’m excited to be your new blogger bestie!
Category: History
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring Esmeralda Santiago’s When I Was Puerto Rican. This powerful memoir traces girlhood, identity, and assimilation, following a first-generation Puerto Rican daughter navigating rural roots and Brooklyn life. A vital read for understanding Hispanic voices, culture, and resilience across generations.
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Foluso Agbaje, a British-Nigerian author, explores themes of culture, identity, and feminism in her debut novel, The Parlour Wife. Set in 1940s Lagos, the story follows Kehinde, a young woman facing societal challenges amid World War II. Through her journey, themes of resistance and the complexity of womanhood emerge, emphasizing empowerment and choice.
