Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s masterful epic is a triumph of a novel, and a feast of reading that weaves many lines into the narrative map. All the while, it trusts you to keep up with the change of tone, time, characters and circumstances.

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s masterful epic is a triumph of a novel, and a feast of reading that weaves many lines into the narrative map. All the while, it trusts you to keep up with the change of tone, time, characters and circumstances.
The annual festival in Jamestown, Accra weaves a vibrant tapestry of culture, creativity and community.
Americanah is an exploration of race, identity and belonging. It moves fluidly between the complex and the simple, unafraid to laugh at and examine its characters, and ultimately, us.