Chigozie Obioma: Brothers in Arms

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Twice Booker-shortlisted author Chigozie Obioma’s new novel, The Road to the Country, is the story of two brothers divided during the devastating Nigerian Civil War. As they seek to reunite, their journeys become odysseys in a war-torn land. Obioma – called ‘truly the heir to Chinua Achebe’ by the New York Times – discusses his new powerful work in conversation with Allan Little.

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