West African Peanut Soup
I was a little hesitant to make this at first, since I wasn't so sure about the tomatoes and peanut butter. But it is really delicious! It's a great recipe for vegetarians, since there's no meat at all and it's good for you. Don't be deterred by ... [... more]
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African Chicken Stew
Wow - was this easy and delicious! And anything that my picky son eats, I will surely make again. My husband couldn't stop complimenting the dish while he was eating. I put it together just slightly differently. I sauteed carrots, celery, and ... [... more]
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African Peanut Soup
Exceptionally chic and delicious! My boyfriend and I loved it and I brought it to a party and received the best comments by everyone. I added some sesame seed oil, fresh cilantro, shredded carrots, a sweet potato, and since I like things spicy I ... [... more]
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Jollof Rice
The flavor of this is WONDERFUL, but there were a few things I had issues with. First of all, it needs to be pointed out that you need a HUUUUUGE saucepan, like a Dutch oven to make this with, or you will end up with a HUGE mess like I did. Also, ... [... more]
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African Sweet Potato And Peanut Soup
This is a really good vegetarian soup. If it is served with rice you get a complete protein. When I made it I substituted vege stock for the water, cooked it longer and blended it less. I think if i was making it for company I would blend it ... [... more]
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Spicy African Yam Soup
My 11 year old son cooked this as his first almost unaided meal. He chose an African theme and made "African Curry" and "Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert" with it. He followed the recipe exactly except for the rice which it turned out I was ... [... more]
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Ground Nut Stew
"This is a wonderful, spicy chicken stew served over rice. I make it often for my husband and friends. It can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. It is an amazing African dish. I learned it from a good friend who was a missionary kid in Sierra ... [... more]
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Climate of Fear: The Quest for Dignity in a Dehumanized ...
 In this new book developed from the prestigious Reith Lectures, Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka, a courageous advocate for human rights around the world, considers fear as the dominant theme in world politics. Decades ago, the idea of collective ... [... more]
$12.95
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The Singing Anthill
The folk tales reflect the occupations of the Ogoni - fishing, farming and hunting; and give insight into the customs and observances of their society. Their penchant for satire and the comic are displayed, together with the values of their civilization. ... [... more]
$19.95
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Forest of a Thousand Daemons (Pan-Africa Library)
A True Classic This book contains a very interesting story and adventure of a West African Hunter in a dreadful forest, who eventually found the secret of lasting happiness and peace of mind. The author is Daniel Fagunwa. Wole Soyinka, a Nobelist ... [... more]
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The Jero Plays (Modern Plays)
This volume contains two short plays about Brother Jeroboam, the rather less than holy West African "beach divine." In the first play, The Trials of Brother Jero, the charlatan preacher, burdened by a cross "daughter of Eve," uses ... [... more]
$13.95
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The Slave Girl: A Novel
thought provoking Once again Ms Emecheta has written a thought provoking and captivating book about domestic slavery in Nigeria. The setting is in Nigeria in the early 20th Century and wound around significant events of the time such as the Influenza ... [... more]
$17.95
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