Looking for Africa in America, Ike Okwuonu
Looking for Africa in America, Ike Okwuonu
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Looking for Africa in America
The Power of Positive Change

Author: Ike Okwuonu

Narrator: Johnson Mwakazi

Unabridged: 4 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/03/2023


Synopsis

This book is about an African American male frustrated as a result of difficulties he encountered growing up. He found his problem common to the majority of peer members of his ethnic group compared to other ethnic peer group members' experience. Johnson attributed his failure to the stripping away of the African American culture by the slave masters. He resolved to recover the "Africa" that was missing in him. Johnson traveled to his origin in Africa and embraced originality after ritualistically dancing with his ancestors at the king's palace. His new way of thinking transformed him into a color-blind successful happy American. Johnson came back from Africa, went to Law school, and graduated with honors. He married a white lady and was elected city mayor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by CarlitasFox on December 23, 2022

A truly absorbing story Looking for Africa in America by Ike Okwuonu is a truly absorbing story. I couldn’t put it down! The story revolves around Johnson, an African American man with a tough life due to ethnic problems in his childhood. To overcome them, he decides to travel, and while he is doing......more

Goodreads review by Lucia on December 23, 2022

Looking for Africa in America by Ike Okwuonu is a compelling book about the path of one African American man, and the difficulties many people face growing up. The book is focused on Johnson, the main protagonist, and how the cultural context in African families has a toll on the families, especiall......more

Goodreads review by Evelyn on December 22, 2022

Looking for Africa in America by Ike Okwuonu is a cultural and interesting work written by a talented author. The story's main character, Johnson, an African American man, has to face several difficulties. He decides to take a journey to connect with his past, family, and ancestors and embark on a n......more

Goodreads review by Aneley on December 23, 2022

A positive change. Looking for Africa in America by Ike Okwuonu is a book about positive change. It is one of those books that will make you think and reflect. It’s an in-depth look at losing and finding one’s identity and history. The story follows Johnson, an African American man, who is frustrated......more

Goodreads review by Conscientious on December 22, 2022

Looking for Africa in America by Ike Okwuonu is an inspirational book about an identity crisis. Johnson is frustrated, like his peers from the same ethnic group, due to embedded trauma from historical hardships. He travels to his ancestral origins in Africa, where he learns about his family’s histor......more