<p>Dr Benjamin Nwankiti, an activist Bishop, is a prominent and popular religious and human rights leader in Nigeria, often referred to as Nigeria's Desmond Tutu. He is an ecumenical bishop, particularly concerned with the cultural and social realties of his country and the place of his faith within this context. This book is a chronicle and history of his life and work.</p>

A Good Shepherd: A Biography of the Most Rev. Dr Benjamin Nwankiti

Biographies & Memoirs

Emenyonu

Leaders & Notable People

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First collection by Gwen Alford, an African woman living in North America, reflecting on diverse themes such as: a personal quest for religious experience; home and identity; race and motherhood; activism; and September 11th, 2001.

The Journey Inside

Literature & Fiction

Alford, Gwen

Poetry

The title story tells the tale of Anayo, a grief-stricken and pregnant widow, who stands accused by her jealous brother-in-law, Ezeji, of poisoning her husband. Anayo faces a dehumanizing and humiliating trial under the clan's traditional laws. An educated women, she stands firm and achieves some concessions, but can do little in the face of entrenched discrimination. Ifeoma Okoye, an Igbo from Nigeria, is a gender activist for the rights of widows. The author describes the purposes of her stories as firstly to entertain, and secondly to raise awareness about widows in Eastern Nigeria and other parts of Africa who are forced to undergo traditional rites, and stand to lose their worth and wealth in brutal traditional cultures which deprive them of their dignity.

Trial And Other Stories

Politics & Social Sciences

Okoye, Ifeoma

Women's Studies

The relegated man and woman of colour have been struggling to enter heaven, but they remain trapped as Sojourner Nkrumah's (the black woman's) "Freedom Train" is stalled at the crossroads of hell, heaven, and earth. Two heroes of the West, now determined to keep out unwelcome guests and terrorists from heaven, pose as the appointed "police" of the universe and block the gateway with their barricades: Aliens Crossing: Watch Out! Visa required for Entry! With the growing impediments, how will the race of colour get the key heaven ? The impasse sparks the Riot in Heaven. "Tess Onwueme's play is a spellbinding theatre work! It is written as if Dr. Onwueme is composing a symphonic work... Along with her other masterwork, The Missing Face [this drama] places Tess Onwueme in the ranks of Wole Sayinka, Athol Fugard, and Derek Walcott." - Woodie King Jr., Producing Director at the New Federal Theatre in New York City In her work, Onwueme has shown daring in her exploration of ideas even if they lead to subjects and themes which may seem taboo. Onwueme is eminently a political dramaist, for power affects every other aspect of society. She explores these themes with dazzling array of images and proverbs. Her drama and theater are a feast of music, mime, proverbs, and story-telling...[thus] Onwueme consolidates her position among the leading dramaist from Africa." - Ngugi wa Thion'g (Erich Maria Remarque Professor in Languages, & Professor of Comparative Literature, New York University.)

Riot in Heaven

Onwueme, Osonye Tess

Dramas & Plays

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