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A Possible Future is a sweeping literary anthology that traces over two centuries of Nigerian writing, illuminating the dynamic evolution of Nigerian thought, expression, and storytelling from 1789 to 2018. With excerpts from more than eighty celebrated authors, this landmark collection offers a rare window into the diverse voices and themes that have shaped Nigeria’s cultural and literary heritage.
✨ Featuring short fiction, essays, and poetic excerpts, the anthology reflects upon major sociopolitical and historical moments—colonialism, postcolonial identity, war, feminism, Afropolitanism, modernity, and more.
✨ Writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, A. Igoni Barrett, Helen Oyeyemi, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Gbenga Adesina, Taiye Selasi, and Niyi Osundare capture the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual landscapes of Nigeria and the Nigerian diaspora.
✨ The editorial curation demonstrates the transformative power of Nigerian literature and the role of storytelling in redefining culture, resistance, memory, and hope.
✅ Key Highlights
• Curated anthology of 80+ Nigerian literary voices from 1789 to 2018
• Showcases major literary movements and historical periods
• Excerpts from fiction, poetry, memoirs, and essays
• A cultural and academic resource for readers, researchers, and educators
• Edited by leading African literary scholars and published by Kachifo Limited (Farafina Trust)
⚡ A Possible Future is ideal for:
• Students, researchers, and academics in African studies and literature
• Lovers of African fiction, poetry, and memoir
• Nigerian readers seeking a deeper understanding of their literary heritage
• Writers and creatives looking for inspiration from across generations
• Libraries, cultural institutions, and literary organizations promoting African voices

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Product Details

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Title	A Possible Future: An Anthology of the Best Nigerian Writing (1789–2018) – 200 Years of Literary Excellence
Editors	Farafina Trust (Kachifo Limited)
Contributors	Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, A. Igoni Barrett, Helen Oyeyemi, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Niyi Osundare, Taiye Selasi, Gbenga Adesina, and more
ISBN	978-9785740301
Year Published	2022
Pages	440
Format	Paperback, Hardcover
Weight	0.450 kg
Tags	Nigerian Anthology, African Literature, Farafina Trust, Postcolonial Writing, Nigerian Fiction, Short Stories, Literary Nigeria

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- Featured Contributors

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Internationally acclaimed author of Americanah, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Purple Hibiscus, Adichie is a MacArthur Fellow whose TED Talks and feminist writings have shaped global discourse on gender, race, and identity.
A. Igoni Barrett
A celebrated fiction writer, Barrett is known for Love is Power, Or Something Like That and Blackass. He has received numerous awards including the BBC World Service Prize and the Chinua Achebe Fellowship.
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
Award-winning journalist and author of Season of Crimson Blossoms and The Whispering Trees. Winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature and the Michael Elliot Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.
Taiye Selasi
British-American author of Ghana Must Go, Selasi is known for coining the term "Afropolitan" and is widely respected for her explorations of identity and diaspora.
Helen Oyeyemi, Niyi Osundare, Gbenga Adesina, and dozens more round out this timeless anthology, each contributing powerful narratives to a panoramic celebration of Nigeria’s literary soul.