THE WILDKHARD

Promoting African literature/literacy one book at a time. Book club @twreadingclub. Podcast @khardandkulture Founder @tomideabdul. Est 2024

[THE WILDKHARD @thewildkhard]

1. Wole Soyinka (1986) 🇳🇬

Wole Soyinka was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was recognized for his extensive work in drama, poetry, and prose, which often addresses themes of oppression, tyranny, & injustice. He is also known for his activism…

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

Jos is a city after our hearts. With previous bookclub events in Abuja, Lagos and Kaduna, we are bringing an event to one of the homes of literature in the country.

📆 Sat, 18th April
⏰ 3-5 pm
📍 Jarding Reading Garden
💰 2,000 naira

See you there, innit? 🥹

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

On Sat 7 March, from 4 - 5:30 pm, we would be discussing the recent social media discourse on piracy, accessibility & the cost of books with… E-books medium @chapteronehq x Publishing House @NarrativeLscape x Influencers @roving_thinker & @sacchiereads https://t.co/6cQarQokPE

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

13 books. 7 African countries. 2025.

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

https://t.co/uTGHrWT90t

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

Hey, everyone

The reason Nearly All The Men in Lagos are Mad is because Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow, which is why @thedamilarekuku will be telling us why Women Rent Men & Secrets Here.

Sat Nov 29
⏰ 6 - 7 pm WAT
📍 X Space

Set a reminder below 👇🏿

Okay. Bye, everyone.

[MAKS📚‼️ @TheLady_Maks]

@DenikeOlori I'm in a bookclub that has a monthly review.
@thewildkhard
Said club has really helped my reading culture especially of African books. I think that's all for now 😭

I'm so sorry it's this lengthy. How about you?

Do you like novels?🙂‍↕️

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

“Be careful when you go. The world is big and endless. You don’t want it to swallow you up. Work hard, stay focused, send money back home when you can. And please, remember me, always.”

Small Worlds
Caleb Azumah Nelson

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

On Sat 22nd March, we will hold our first Twitter review for 2025.
We will be reviewing ADANNA with the author @AdesuwaNwokedi. The space will be hosted by @roving_thinker.

Let’s ask why she chose such a ‘happy’ story🙂‍↔️
Set a reminder below🥹
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https://t.co/unWMUwMXuL

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

SYNOPSIS

The beautiful Adanna is married off to a man three times her senior. After enduring two decades of abuse, she and the rest of the household awaken to the murder of her husband, Chief Arinze Nsofor.

The question on everybody’s mind is “Who killed Chief?”

[THE WILDKHARD @thewildkhard]

The book club @twreadingclub turned 3 years old last month. We’ve built a community of African literature lovers and it’s satisfying to see the type of impact we continue to make.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this journey from Day 1. Cheers to doing more together.

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

Just finalized some additional plans for our Sip and Paint happening this Sunday in Abuja.

We have exceeded the intended number of participants & now increased slots 😂

Do not miss out and start doing “Had I known.” Come paint the cover of your favourite or any African book❤️

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

For our next Twitter space, we will be talking to the author of everybody’s favourite book, Fatima Bala of BROKEN: NOT A HALAL LOVE STORY!!

📆 Sat, Oct 12 24
⏰ 4-6:30 pm.

Yes, the author will be in the space to listen to you, you & you!

#ReadWithTWRC

Set a reminder below👇🏿

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

As a society, it is sad to see what we are making the world to be for women: a scary place.
Stop killing women. Stop raping and abusing women.

See that quote from @aiwahannah’s book? That’s the sad reality that must change.
See other quotes from books too.

#ReadWithTWRC

[Bookish Ezioma @EziomaKalu]

Anytime anyone doesn't like a book, they'll say it's criticism. Criticism sha dun tire for Nigerians.

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

Like music, African books are for different generations.
If your style is of the Achebes ONLY, there’s a generation of readers that would find those classics boring. It doesn't make them less readers than you. Read and let others read 🫶🏿

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

Criticize a book or an author if you have if you have to. But all you can criticize is their work, not who you think they are.

And if you think someone’s style is lacking, submit your manuscript or read the work of another. Art is subjective and no one is the Reading Police.

[The African Literature Bookclub @twreadingclub]

“These diaspora writers sha”

If a diaspora writer is someone who lives abroad and writes about/for home, what does that make Chimamanda Adichie & Jennifer Makumbi? Diaspora writers too. Two of the very best!

Stop disrespecting “diaspora writers.” No be by who they house!

[Marvie 🥰 @marviedom]

Spot on 📌📌📌📌

[THE WILDKHARD @thewildkhard]

And at least criticize what exactly is wrong with the book, not generalize.

And the disrespect for diaspora writers! The utter disrespect!!

[THE WILDKHARD @thewildkhard]

The discourse on criticism of books and authors has always existed and will always remain. Every time, it seems we find it hard to distinguish between not liking a book and criticism. It’s okay not to like a book - humans are not robots and art is subjective. And as…

[THE WILDKHARD @thewildkhard]

Unfair to the writers and unfair to others. If for any reason you do not like a book, it’s your choice. If for any reason, you love a book, it’s also your choice. One thing you cannot do is force your opinions on others or make them look foolish for their choices.