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Set in pre-colonial Nigeria during the late 19th century, it explores the impact of colonialism on traditional Igbo society through the tragic hero, Okonkwo. It marks a watershed in African literature by challenging European colonial narratives.

An alternative history novel that reimagines the historical Underground Railroad as an actual subterranean train network. It follows escaped slave Cora's journey for freedom, delving into various forms of racial oppression and the legacy of slavery in America.

Written as a prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, it reimagines the life of Bertha Mason, the 'madwoman in the attic.' Set in post-emancipation Jamaica, it critiques colonialism and racial attitudes while exploring themes of identity and displacement.

This collection of stories examines the cultural and political impacts of colonialism in Latin America, including the enslavement and struggles of indigenous people. Galeano uses magical realism to convey complex histories and the legacy of oppression.

Set in late 18th-century Jamaica, it tells the story of Lilith, a young slave woman on a sugar plantation. The novel explores the brutality of slavery and the complexities of rebellion, race, and power.

Published in 1789, it's one of the earliest known examples of published writing by an African slave. The autobiography details Equiano's experiences as a slave and his eventual liberation, providing a vital historical account that influenced the abolitionist movement in Britain.

This science fiction novel revolves around a black woman who travels back in time to the antebellum South, where she meets her ancestors. It offers a unique perspective on the history of slavery and racial power dynamics, emphasizing the interconnectedness of past and present.

Focusing on the Nigerian Civil War (Biafran War) of the late 1960s, this novel addresses postcolonial political struggles and ethnic tensions in Nigeria. Through its characters, the narrative explores the effects of war on individuals and society.

Exploring the family lineage of two half-sisters born in 18th century Ghana — one married to a British slaver, the other sold into slavery — Homegoing traces the impact of slavery from the Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi and beyond.