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The Lockdown: Creative Non-Fiction about Living with Covid-19 – Stories of Survival, Grief & Hope in a Global Crisis

The Lockdown is a powerful anthology of 16 creative nonfiction narratives that chronicle real-life experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Featuring diverse voices from Ghana and beyond,


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The Lockdown is a powerful anthology of 16 creative nonfiction narratives that chronicle real-life experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Featuring diverse voices from Ghana and beyond, this collection paints a deeply human portrait of life under lockdown—capturing the grief, resilience, fear, faith, creativity, and solidarity that defined the global crisis.
Contributors include award-winning writers, educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who reflect on how a pandemic changed the way we love, work, live, and think.
✨ Ideal for readers interested in memoir, creative nonfiction, and pandemic literature
✨ A unique snapshot of Ghanaian and African responses to Covid-19’s psychological and social effects
✨ Serves as an archive of personal and collective memory during an unprecedented moment in history
✨ A relevant and thoughtful gift for readers, libraries, and health communication researchers
Key Highlights
• 16 deeply personal stories from a wide range of authors
• Covers topics such as quarantine, loss, family, mental health, and identity
• Reflects the Ghanaian and broader African perspective on Covid-19
• A blend of introspection, observation, and commentary
• Beautifully curated and edited for emotional resonance and authenticity



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TitleThe Lockdown: Creative Non-Fiction about Living with Covid-19
ContributorsAraba Ofori-Acquah, Benjamin Cyril Arthur, Emmanuella Daniella Ako-Nai, Franka-Maria Andoh, Frederick Nii Ofei Bruce, and others
EditorNana S. Achampong
ISBN978-9988-3-2827-6
Year Published2021
Pages78
FormatPaperback
Weight0.35 kg
AvailabilityOnly 1 left in stock
TagsCovid-19, Pandemic Stories, Ghana, Creative Nonfiction, African Voices, Memoir, Resilience, Lockdown, Nana S. Achampong
CategoriesAfrican Authors, Anthology, Contemporary Nonfiction, Short Story Collections, Memoir, Ghanaian Literature, Health & Society
SKUBK6697



✍️ Featured Authors & Editors


Franka-Maria Andoh
Born in Accra, Franka-Maria Andoh is a celebrated author, essayist, and restaurateur. She is the founder of Josie’s Cuppa Cappuccino, one of Africa’s leading cafés. A graduate of the British Council’s Crossing Borders programme, she has published several children’s books and short story collections, including the award-winning I Have Time and Other Short Stories. Her creative nonfiction contributions have earned awards such as the Ama Ata Aidoo Short Story Prize and the FAWE National Award.
Frederick Nii Ofei Bruce
A prolific fictional novelist and playwright, Frederick writes across genres including Christian fiction, stage plays, poetry, and spoken word. He is the founder of Enzyme Classics, a literary hub for young African writers, and the author of popular works such as Trotro Diaries, Sexy At 20, and Pillow Talks with the Devil. Professionally a chemical engineer, he is also a proud member of the Ghana Association of Writers.
Nana S. Achampong (Editor & Anthologist)
Nana S. Achampong is the editor and anthologist behind The Lockdown. Known for his work in journalism and writing mentorship, he has contributed to shaping Ghana’s contemporary literary scene through curated collections and editorial excellence.
Other contributors include:
Araba Ofori-Acquah • Benjamin Cyril Arthur • Emmanuella Daniella Ako-Nai • Emmanuella Obeng-Koranteng • Grace Louise Wood • Ijahra Larry Chibera • Jane Abraham • Lawrencia Owusu • Miho Inada Boateng • Philomena Esi Agudu • Renee P. Taylor • Samantha Erskine • Ursula M. Abanga