Flora Nwapa: A Trailblazer in African Women’s Literature

Often credited as the "Mother of African Literature," Flora Nwapa was a trailblazing Nigerian writer Born in Oguta, Nigeria, on January 13, 1931, Nwapa made history as the first African woman to publish an English book. Particularly in providing voice to women's experiences, struggles, and accomplishments in African society, her writings have had a significant influence on African literature. Celebrated for its examination of gender norms, tradition, and social change as…