Reviews
'A true artist. A brilliant writer. An original thinker' Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A remarkable saga of perseverance, dedication and triumph over adversity . . . The wit and dramatic timing read like something by Wole Soyinka . . . We are lucky and grateful that the author was able to leave us with this bookend to his glorious if truncated career Helon Habila, Guardian
Biyi was a unique, all-responsive talent . . . The more he achieved, the further he aimed Wole Soyinka
In Yorùbá Boy Running, Bándélé writes with a nimble, rigorous prose. He has left us a matchless parting gift in this magnificent, unforgettable novel. And we, his readers, are grateful. Chika Unigwe
One of Africa's important stories vividly brought to life in the hands of a master weaver of tales and true creative genius. Sarah Brown
A masterful piece of writing that will prove Biyi as one of Africa's greatest writers. Lyrical, tragic and witty in turns. Chronicling one of humanities most shameful periods with unflinching honesty and deft storytelling. Clint Dyer
About the Author
Biyi Bandele was a novelist, playwright and filmmaker. He was the author of the novels, The Man Who Came in From the Back of Beyond, The Street, The Sympathetic Undertaker, Burma Boy and Yoruba Boy Running. His directorial debut was with Half of a Yellow Sun, based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Biyi Bandele passed away in 2022.