Cyprian Ekwensi

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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

People of the City
Cyprian Ekwensi
3.7 (65k) average on Goodreads
In Lagos, a journalist navigates the dangers of fast money, women, and corruption amidst the city's jazz nightlife and cutthroat ambition.
Jagua Nana
Cyprian Ekwensi
3.8 (756) average on GoodreadsFiction
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
Cyprian Ekwensi
4.0 (92) average on Goodreads
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.