Noo Saro-Wiwa
Black Ghosts: A Journey Into the Lives of Africans in China
Black Ghosts: A Journey Into the Lives of Africans in China
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Noo Saro-Wiwa explores the lives of African economic migrants in China, revealing the intersection of racism and prejudice. Her fascinating encounters include a cardiac surgeon, drug dealer, visa overstayer, and men married to Chinese women.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books
A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023: TRAVEL
China, a land of immense opportunity for African individuals who have been barred from conducting commerce with the majority of Europe and Northern America, is also a place where racism and prejudice thrive. In her captivating journey, Noo Saro-Wiwa embarks on a quest to uncover the enigmatic presence of African economic migrants in the People's Republic of China. These migrants reside in tightly-knit communities, serving as vital conduits for trade between the continents. Through her remarkable encounters, she meets a diverse range of individuals, including a cardiac surgeon, a drug dealer, a visa overstayer, and men who have married Chinese women while possessing Nigerian accents. This captivating story unfolds with honesty and empathy, emphasizing the shared humanity that exists between the sojourners and their hosts.
Weight: 262g
Dimension: 135 x 215 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838856946
Edition number: Main
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