Cyprian Ekwensi
Cyprian Ekwensi was a Nigerian novelist and journalist. He is best known for his novels 'Jagua Nana,' 'Jagua Nana's Daughter,' and 'People of the City,' which explored urban life and social issues in post-colonial Nigeria. Ekwensi's vibrant prose and realistic portrayals of Nigerian society made him a significant figure in African literature.
Books by Cyprian Ekwensi
3 books available
Jagua Nana
by Cyprian Ekwensi
3.8(756)
In 1960s Lagos, Jagua Nana, an older woman with a strong personality, deals with a life of pleasure, shady politics, and personal drama, making her own way in a city of hustlers.
Jagua Nana's Daughter
by Cyprian Ekwensi
4.0(92)
In the busy city of Lagos, a young woman deals with her mother's past and her own desire for independence, navigating love, betrayal, and self-discovery.
People of the City
by Cyprian Ekwensi
3.7(64,858)
In Lagos, a journalist navigates the dangers of fast money, women, and corruption amidst the city's jazz nightlife and cutthroat ambition.