Ken Saro-Wiwa byl nigerijský spisovatel a ekologický aktivista, který se stal hlasem svého lidu v boji proti drancování životního prostředí v deltě Nigeru. Svým psaním i neúnavnou občanskou činností odhaloval devastaci domoviny kmene Ogoni způsobenou těžbou ropy a bezohledným dumpingem průmyslového odpadu. Sledoval, jak nadnárodní korporace a lhostejná vláda ničí zemi a vodu jeho lidu, a postavil se jim s odhodláním. Jeho nekompromisní kampaň za přežití kmene Ogoni byla nakonec ukončena jeho popravou, která však vyvolala mezinárodní pobouření a upozornila svět na jeho boj.
The story follows Mr. B, a beloved hero known for his exciting adventures, which have inspired the popular Nigerian television series "Basi and Company." This children's novel captures his thrilling escapades, bringing to life the humor and charm that has resonated with audiences. Through engaging storytelling, young readers are invited to join Mr. B on his journey, filled with fun and valuable lessons.
The story centers around Basi, a clever character inspired by Yoruba folklore, who humorously critiques Nigeria's get-rich-quick mentality. This book adapts the popular television series into a contemporary narrative style, resonating with African storytelling traditions. Celebrated for its wit, the series captivated millions, with The New York Times highlighting its cultural relevance. The author's innovative approach combines traditional elements with modern themes, making it a unique exploration of societal issues in Nigeria.
Geschichten von Nigeria: voll Wärme und Komik, witzig und trotzdem unerbittlich. Ken Saro-Wiwa schildert mit liebevoller Betroffenheit das Leben in Nigeria und auch, wie ein ganzes Land unter einem unfähigen Beamtentum, durch unternehmerische Willkür und Rückständigkeit in den Ruin getrieben wird. Die Kluft zwischen dem ländlichen Bereich, wo man kaum etwas von technischem und zivilisatorischem Fortschritt ahnt, und den Städten, in denen das Leben schnell und hart ist, wird immer größer. Und aus den Ölfeldern sickern unentwegt die Mittel, die Korruption und Verbrechen noch reibungsloser funktionieren lassen... .
Sozaboy powerfully describes the fate of a young, naive soldier thrown into the frontline of a civil war, from his first proud days of recruitment to the disillusionment and horrors that follow. Mene yearns for manhood. He dreams of gaining the glory that the ex-soldier in his village brags about, with his stories of hunting 'Hitla'. So when war breaks out and soldiers appear in Mene's isolated village, he sees his chance to finally wear a uniform. Too soon, however, Mene's innocence turns to terror. While witnessing the unfathomable, Mene must learn to evade the carnage of warfare if he wants to make it home alive... Writing in Nigerian Pidgin English, Ken Saro-Wiwa creates a unique window into the dark consequences of meaningless war. 'Haunting.' Guardian 'Sozaboy is not simply a great African novel, it is also a great anti-war novel, among the very best the twentieth century has produced.' William Boyd
Focusing on the plight of the Ogoni people, this collection of articles from the 1970s and 1980s highlights Saro-Wiwa's political and environmental activism against the exploitation by multinational oil companies and the Nigerian government. He emphasizes the marginalization of the Ogoni as a minority facing potential genocide. The work played a crucial role in raising international awareness of their struggles, remaining relevant today regarding indigenous rights and environmental issues in the Delta region.
An irreverent travel guide to Nigeria, a country which 'gets fewer voluntary visitors than the moon', by the daughter of Ken Saro Wiwa.
Ken Saro-Wiwa was the man who gave voice to the campaign for basic human and political rights for the Ogoni people. It was fear of his success that made him the target of the despotic Nigerian military regime. This book is an account of his arrest and the harrowing experience that followed.
Noo Saro-Wiwa returns to Nigeria for the first time since her activist father died there, a trip on which she is struck by the level of government corruption but also by the country's unique geography and captivating population.
For a quarter of a century, Lemona has been held in a Nigerian prison, her crimes reflecting her passion and despair, her silence masking the truth. On the last day of her life she is visited by Ola, whose parents Lemona killed. To this woman Lemona recounts the events of her upbringing in poverty, the kindness of friends who took her in, and the abuse, corruption and betrayal by men which led to her downfall. though she is awaiting execution, Lemona's desire to understand the forces that shaped her life resonates throughout her story, leading Ola towards a new interpretation of her own history. -- Publisher description
This collection of fiction from around the world is concerned with censorship taboos and includes work from writers who remain censored, exiled or imprisoned. It includes writing by Willaim Trevor, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Aicha Lemsing and Breyten Breytenbach.
