The Mechanics of Yenagoa by Michael Afenfia
Michael Afenfia’s The Mechanics of Yenagoa (published in 2020) is a gripping, humorous, and deeply satirical portrayal of contemporary Nigerian urban life, specifically set in the capital of Bayelsa State, Yenagoa. At its heart, the novel is a brilliant study of human frailty, the intersections of survival and moral compromise, and the intricate, often absurd …