In the Name of Our Father
In The Name Of Our Father is a 2018 novel written by Nigerian author Olukorede Yishau.[1][2][3]
| Author | Olukorede Yishau |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Parresia |
Publication date | 2018 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 228 |
| ISBN | 9781724961631 |
Plot
In The Name Of Our Father is set at a period in Nigeria, when Military Juntas were a norm. A reminder of unlawful arrests and disappearances that were a signature of the Sani Abacha's days.[1][4]
Awards and nominations
- Prestigious Book of Year for Lagos Book and Art Festival (2019).[1]
- Nominee Nigeria Prize for Literature (2021).[5][6]
References
- ^ a b c Femi Morgan (April 5, 2020). "Reading Olukorede Yishau's 'In The Name Of Our Father' in light of many things". TheCable. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Maria Diamond (June 2, 2019). "With In the Name of Our Father, Yishau interrogates national decadence". The Guardian. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Edward Dibiana (June 28, 2018). "BOOK REVIEW: 'In the Name of our Father' exposes tragedy of a soulless society". Premium Times. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Edozie Udeze (July 25, 2021). "'How in The Name Of The Father came to be'". The Nation. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Tola Owoyele (July 28, 2021). "Yishau Olukorede Didn't Publish his Book because 'It Wasn't Good Enough'. Now, It Could Win NLNG's $100,000 Prize". Foundation for Investigate Journalism. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Nathaniel Bivan (March 23, 2019). "Eyes On Yishau's 'In The Name Of Our Father'". Daily Trust. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
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