The Death of Vivek Oji

By: Akwaeke Emezi

Narrated by: Iwuji Chukwudi, Yetide Badaki

They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died.

One afternoon, a mother opens her front door to find the length of her son's body stretched out on the veranda, swaddled in akwete material, his head on her welcome mat.

The Death of Vivek Oji transports us to the day of Vivek's birth, the day his grandmother Ahunna died. It is the story of an over protective mother and a distant father, and the heart-wrenching tale of one family's struggle to understand their child, just as Vivek learns to recognize himself.

Teeming with unforgettable characters whose lives have been shaped by Vivek's gentle and enigmatic spirit, it shares with us a Nigerian childhood that challenges expectations. This novel, and its celebration of the innocence and optimism of youth will touch all those who embrace it.

©2020 Akwaeke Emezi (P)2020 Faber Audio

Stunning

"The Death of Vivek Oji" by Akwaeke Emezi told with such authenticity of style and voice, put me back in Nigeria. We listened to the story from beginning to the end accepting only a few interruptions. Akwaeke Emezi tells this story with an exceptional sense of reality, a stubborn kind of love, and a soothing acceptance. A sad story that left a warm feeling on the heart.

Beautifully told story

Incredibly written heart wrenching story about what it means to be seen in the world! Well done to the author.

Amazing.

Such a powerful, painful and beautiful story. I knew I would love it but I didn't know I would love it this much. It was incredible, the audiobook really brought this thing to its full potential.

Beautiful & heartbreaking Queer african story

I loved every aspect of this book. it was so captivating and heart breaking. I commend the author for capturing each character so amazingly, they all felt full and like an aunty, uncle, cousin or friend you might know... amazing!!!