Bøger af Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze

Paulina Omoregbe aka Iye Baby rules the night life of Nimbe town from her beer parlour with her magic touch and society connections. In spite of the constant dramas from fighting wives and jealous friends, she has succeeded in creating a good life for herself as a socialite and the President of the Imose Sisters Association of Accomplished and Distinguished Ladies. Her life is however thrown into commotion when a business deal goes bad, ushering her on to a downward spiral of confusion, disappointment and disaster. Can she overcome these challenges as she once did and create a new and better life for herself? This is a hilarious satire chronicling the lives of local mistresses and their hustle. This book will make you laugh and shake your head at the ridiculous reality of some people.

Pas de sapin de Noël ?Pas de possibilité de déballer les cadeaux sous l'arbre de Noël ?Quel genre de Noël cela serait-il ?King et Queenie ne sont pas très enthousiastes à l'idée de passer Noël avec leur grand-père et leur grand-mère dans leur ville natale cette année. Ils préfèrent passer Noël avec leurs amis. Ils ont décidé d'ériger un arbre de Noël avec ce qu'ils trouveront. Vont-ils changer d'avis après avoir vécu un Noël différent avec leurs grands-parents et leurs cousins ?Rejoignez-les dans leur expérience de Noël nigérian.No Christmas tree?No chance to unwrap gifts under the Christmas tree?What kind of Christmas would that be?King and Queenie are not excited about spending Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa in their hometown this year. They would rather spend Christmas with their friends. They have decided to set up a Christmas tree with what they can find. Will they have a change of heart after experiencing a different Christmas with their grandparents and cousins?Join them on their Nigerian Christmas experience.

No Christmas tree?No chance to unwrap gifts under the Christmas tree?What kind of Christmas would that be?King and Queenie are not excited about spending Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa in their hometown this year. They would rather spend christmas with their friends. They have decided to set up a Christmas tree with what they can find. Will they have a change of heart after experiencing a different Christmas with their grandparents and cousins?Join them on their Nigerian christmas experience.

African delicacies traversed continents, cultures and traditions through trade, migration, and other interactions long before the transatlantic slave trade. Today, it is interesting to see how connected we all are through food and recipes.Wolof or Jollof rice is a popular national delicacy which originated in the Wolof empire of Senegambia in the 1800s.Today it is celebrated by many West African countries and through history and migration, and variants have emerged to suit different cultures and led to friendly #jollofwars on which country prepares the best jollof rice.King plans to show off his grandma's party jollof rice at the family potluck and realizes that there are variants from other countries. He gets into an argument with his friends about the country with the best Jollof rice.Will the children find out the country with the best party Jollof rice?Join Queenie, King, and friends as they learn about Jollof rice and the journey of other indigenous African recipes.

Le riz Wolof ou Jollof est un mets national populaire qui trouve son origine dans l'empire Wolof de Sénégambie dans les années 1800.Aujourd'hui, il est célébré par de nombreux pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest et, au fil de l'histoire et des migrations, des variantes sont apparues pour s'adapter aux différentes cultures et ont donné lieu à des #jollofwars amicales pour savoir quel pays prépare le meilleur riz jollof. King prévoit de montrer le riz jollof de sa grand-mère lors du repas de famille et se rend compte qu'il existe des variantes d'autres pays. Il se dispute avec ses amis pour savoir quel est le pays qui a le meilleur riz jollof.Les enfants découvriront-ils le pays qui a le meilleur riz Jollof ?Rejoignez Queenie, King et leurs amis pour découvrir le riz Jollof et d'autres recettes africaines.African delicacies traversed continents, cultures and traditions through trade, migration, and other interactions long before the transatlantic slave trade. Today, it is interesting to see how connected we all are through food and recipes.Wolof or Jollof rice is a popular national delicacy which originated in the Wolof empire of Senegambia in the 1800s.Today it is celebrated by many West African countries and through history and migration, and variants have emerged to suit different cultures and led to friendly #jollofwars on which country prepares the best jollof rice.King plans to show off his grandma's party jollof rice at the family potluck and realizes that there are variants from other countries. He gets into an argument with his friends about the country with the best Jollof rice.Will the children find out the country with the best party Jollof rice?Join Queenie, King, and friends as they learn about Jollof rice and the journey of other indigenous African recipes.Notes about Africa, Wolof/Djolof rice, Recipes indigenous to the African continent, Word Search, Activity and Teaching Guide included for kids' fun learning experience.

Purple Mangoes is a collection of 12 relatable short stories focused on Nigerian women and girls, recounting gendered practices as a subtle reminder of the importance of new attitudes and change. The stories focus on the female sociocultural "experience" in Nigeria with a touch of humor, sarcasm and redemption as it examines the daily experiences of women in an African context, delving into issues ranging from love, marriage, childbirth, witchcraft, prostitution and circumcision. The collection opens with " The Child Widow" as Laraba a child bride who has been accused of killing her elderly husband narrates her ordeal as she endures widowhood rites."The rite of passage" focuses on a young girl's last thoughts before her initiation into womanhood as, "the forbidden roses that stoke the embers of desire", are prepared to be taken out in a circumcision ceremony. In "Witch Child" Ubong's mother struggles to keep her daughter who has been accused of witchcraft safe and has to resort to desperate measures when Ubong's father chases the child with a machete after accusing her of being the cause of his misfortune. "Hospitality Business" tells the story of young Adesuwa, who is taken to Europe by her cousin to work in the "hospitality business" as a way of helping her family back home. On getting to Europe, she discovers that the "hospitality Business" sung to her back home is actually prostitution and she has to make tough choices. To either hand herself over to the police and be deported or weather the storm and free her family from the claws of poverty.

Savez-vous que l'Afrique abrite les "Grand 5", les "Petits 5", les "Vilains 5" et les "Timides 5" ?Savez-vous que les tigres et les kangourous ne sont pas indigènes à l'Afrique ?Savez-vous qu'il existe de nombreux contes africains sur les animaux ?Sais-tu qu'il y a des pingouins en Afrique ?Sais-tu que beaucoup de ces animaux disparaissent rapidement à cause du braconnage et du changement climatique ? Vous êtes curieux d'en savoir plus ? Alors, rejoignez la famille en vacances pour leur premier safari africain avec M. Fadhili, leur guide touristique. King est enthousiaste car il adore les animaux et en sait beaucoup sur eux. Queenie a peur des girafes qui essaient de partager ses fruits, mais elle est curieuse d'en savoir plus sur les animaux. Pendant le trajet, Mr Fadhili leur parle des animaux autochtones d'Afrique et des effets du braconnage et du changement climatique sur leur population.Des notes sur l'Afrique, les safaris en Afrique et la faune sauvage, des mots cachés, des activités et un guide pédagogique sont inclus pour que les enfants apprennent en s'amusant !Do you know that Africa is home to the "Big 5" African game animals, the "Little 5" animals, the "Ugly 5" animals and the "Shy 5" animals?Do you know that tigers and kangaroos are not indigenous to Africa?Do you know there are many African folktales about animals?Do you know that there are penguins in Africa?Do you know that many of these animals are quickly disappearing as a result of poaching and climate change?Curious to learn more?Then join the family on holidays on their first African safari with Mr Fadhili, their tour guide. King is excited because he loves animals and knows a lot about them. Queenie is scared of the giraffes trying to share her fruits but curious to learn about the animals. As they drive around, Mr Fadhili teaches them about Africa's indigenous animals and the effects of poaching and climate change on their population.Notes about Africa, African Safaris and Wildlife, Word Search, Activity and Teaching Guide included for kids fun learning experience!

Do you know that Africa is home to the 'Big 5' African game animals, the 'Little 5' animals, the 'Ugly 5' animals and the 'Shy 5' animals?Do you know that tigers and kangaroos are not indigenous to Africa?Do you know there are many African folktales about animals?Do you know that there are penguins in Africa?Do you know that many of these animals are quickly disappearing as a result of poaching and climate change?Curious to learn more?Then join the family on holidays on their first African safari with Mr Fadhili, their tour guide. King is excited because he loves animals and knows a lot about them. Queenie is scared of the giraffes trying to share her fruits but curious to learn about the animals. As they drive around, Mr Fadhili teaches them about Africa's indigenous animals and the effects of poaching and climate change on their population.Notes about Africa, African Safaris and Wildlife , Word Search , Activity and Teaching Guide included for kids fun learning experience!