History is often a collection of what was convenient to record. For the Nigerian writer, the archive is not just a place of discovery but a site of excavation — the reconstruction of voices the official record never wanted preserved. The essay traces how Udenwe's recent fiction has drawn from oral histories, court ledgers, and family letters to surface what was meant to disappear.
Obinna Udenwe
Obinna Udenwe is an award-winning Nigerian novelist and short story writer. He is the author of Satans & Shaitans, Colours of Hatred, and Years of Shame.
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