Carlos Moore: This Bitch of a Life

Fela disturbs, shocks, inspires. His volcanic performances, trance-like music and defiant lifestyle have found him a huge worldwide following. But it also brought him appalling physical punishment, brutal confrontation with the military and police official ostracism and media attack. Still, he swept to international fame on a wave of controversy, scandal and flamboyant in-your-face politics. But what was he really like, this man who could as easily arouse violent hostility from Africa’s ruling elites as unswerving loyalty from the underdogs of society?

Told largely in his own outspoken words, illustrated with over 50 photographs, This Bitch of a Life is the amazing story of Fela’s tumultuous existence - and, for the first time in print, his wives also speak out. This unique biography is a surprising, moving, breathtaking journey into the soul of a brave pan-africanist who confronted multiple forces of oppression with the force of an imperishable music.

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Publication date: September 2010

Ayodele Olofintuade - Eno's Story

Eno lives happily with her father, until one day he disappears in an accident. Her uncle says that she is a “witch” who has caused her father’s death. She goes through many struggles before moving in with other children who have also been called “witches” and have been sent away from home.

This moving story, with moments of humour and sadness, shows how Eno uses courage and her imagination to make the best of a difficult situation. Young readers will be gripped while also learning about how an organisation such as Stepping Stones Nigeria can help children in Eno’s situation.

Publication date: September 2010.