Black Female Authors have documented their experiences through literary works. In a world that often misunderstands black people, books are a great way to educate yourself about the nuances of the black experience. These are some books by black female authors you should have on your shelf.

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1. Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo

NoViolet Bulawayo is a Zimbabwean writer. She was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2022 after the release of her novel Glory. Glory uses satire and comedy to highlight the political turn of events in Zimbabwe against the backdrop of the coup that led to the removal of former president Robert Mugabe. 

She uses this to speak truth to power and explored different political themes using fictional characters. If you want to understand Zimbabwe’s political turbulence and state of affairs, it’s a book you should grab.

2. Black and Female by Tsitsi Dangarembga

Tsitsi Dangarembga is Zimbabwe’s most iconic author. She was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2020 for her book This Mournable Body. In 2018, the BBC listed her book Nervous Conditions as one of the top 100 books that have shaped the world.  

In 2022, she released Black and Female, a collection of essays exploring racial, colonial and gender biases. She shares her experience of growing up in the United Kingdom and the impact of imperialism on black people. 

The book comes out at a moment when the world is looking back on the historical pain inflicted on black people. If you want to get a deeper understanding of this, Dangarembga’s essays do a good job.    

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3. Americannah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi is the queen of African literature. She understands the power narratives have on shaping people’s realities and advocates for a thoughtful approach. It’s very hard to pick and choose her books but one that you should include in your collection is Americannah.

Americannah tackles racism, identity and the immigrant experience through the eyes of two lovebirds. They leave their home country Nigeria for greener pastures in London and America, only to be confronted by these issues. 

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4. The Sex Lives of African Women by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah

This isn’t your usual book because sex is a taboo topic on the African continent. There’s so much silence that girls and women don’t talk about their desires and needs. 

In this epic novel, Ghanaian feminist and award-winning blogger Nana Darkoa documents interviews she’s collected with different women about their experiences. 

This has inspired a lot of women to talk about their sex lives, If you’re looking for a book that will allow you to explore your sexual freedom and challenge some narratives, get this book on Amazon.

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5.  The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta

There’s no manual for becoming a parent? Well, there might not be one that answers every question you have but female authors have written on motherhood. This book by Nigerian-born novelist Buchi Emecheta will give you an insight into motherhood. 

You’ll give up a lot when you bring a child into this world, and you need to be aware of these sacrifices. If you yearning to become a mother, make it a point to read The Joys Of Motherhood.

6. Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire

Warsan Shire is an immigrant. She moved from her home country of Somalia to the United Kingdom. That said, her experience as an immigrant hasn’t been easy. In this book, she explores the difficulties and challenges that immigrants face. 

Immigration is a huge talking point today. There needs to be a voice that explains why some people make the trip to the West. It must be said that it’s not a voluntary action. They’ve been forced to look for alternatives. 

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7. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Slavery is a topic that black female authors have explored widely. Its impact can be seen today, and a lot of written material has been provided to facilitate the search for answers and understanding.

Yaa Gyasi does her part with her book Homegoing which looks into the lives of two sisters whose lives take different paths. One is enslaved and another marries a white man. How different are their experiences? Grab the book on Amazon to find out. 

These are some of the best books by black female authors we recommend. By the time you finish each, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the African continent, what the black experience is like and an appreciation of the strides made into reconciling our past. 

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