Harmattan Haze on an African Spring

Harmattan Haze on an African Spring is a book written in 2012 by Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka. The novel is set in Africa and their challenges; it also reflects the author's desire for a positive change in continent Africa.^[1]

Plot

The novel centers around the different ways in which Africa is seen, both as a concept and a tangible reality, It portrays the positive and negative reactions people have towards the African continent. Africa is seen as more than just a geographical location; it has a mix of aspirations, historical context, and memories.^[2]

The novel acknowledges the abundant natural resources found in Africa and the way it serves as a source of desire for some and a source of fear for others, while addressing the wrong perception portrayed by various foreign explorers, writers, and thinkers who had no or little knowledge of the people and culture of the Africans.^[1][3][4]

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