Before the Mango Ripens

Afabwaje Kurian

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Nigeria teetering between post-colonial dependency and self-rule, Before the Mango Ripens examines the enduring themes of faith, disillusionment, and the search for belonging. Both epic and intimate, Afabwaje Kurian’s debut announces a brilliant new talent for readers of Imbolo Mbue and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Longlisted for the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

Posted on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at 12:00 am.

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