Known as the mother of modern African literature, Flora Nwapa (b. 13 January 1931 – d. 16 October 1993) was a writer of short stories and novels. Nwapa's first novel Efru (1966) was the first book to be published by a Nigeran woman.
Selected bibliography
Efuru (1966, Heinemann Educational Books)
Idu (1970, Heinemann Educational Books)
Women are Different (1992, Africa World Press)
Efuru at 50
2016 marked the 50th anniversary of Efuru. Here are a selection of commentaries that have reflected on the legacy of Nwapa and Efuru.