Pagine1921–2007 · Minna, Nigeria
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)
Cyprian Ekwensi books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
Cyprian Ekwensi was one of Nigeria’s first popular novelists and a pioneer of books for young Nigerian readers. An African Night’s Entertainment retells a Hausa tale of revenge, and The Passport of Mallam Ilia and The Drummer Boy have long been school readers across West Africa.
New to Cyprian Ekwensi? Start with The Drummer Boy.
Cyprian Ekwensi’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
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Cyprian Ekwensi was one of Nigeria’s first popular novelists and a pioneer of books for young Nigerian readers. An African Night’s Entertainment retells a Hausa tale of revenge, and The Passport of Mallam Ilia and The Drummer Boy have long been school readers across West Africa.
The Drummer Boy is a great place to start; other favourites include The Passport of Mallam Ilia, An African Night’s Entertainment, Juju Rock.
Cyprian Ekwensi’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).
Cyprian Ekwensi’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Cyprian Ekwensi ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.