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BUNMI OYINSAN (Ph.D.)

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A Ladder of Bones

A Ladder Of Bones

In a land haunted by the ghosts of forgotten histories, A Ladder of Bones follows the journey of a young woman who stumbles upon a mysterious path paved by ancestral remains.

About the Author

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Explore the Books of BUNMI OYINSAN (Ph.D.)

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A Ladder of Bones

In a land haunted by the ghosts of forgotten histories, A Ladder of Bones follows the journey of a young woman who stumbles upon a mysterious path paved by ancestral remains. Each bone tells a story — of struggle, betrayal, sacrifice, and resilience. As she ascends this eerie ladder, she uncovers buried secrets about her lineage and the nation’s hidden past. The climb becomes both spiritual and political, forcing her to choose between comfort and courage, silence and truth.

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Mansa Musa: The Richest Who Ever Lived

More than a tale of gold and grandeur, Mansa Musa: The Richest Who Ever Lived is a vibrant reimagining of the life of Africa’s legendary emperor. Told through a blend of historical fact and richly woven fiction, the story follows Musa’s rise from obscurity to global renown as he journeys across deserts and kingdoms, reshaping the world’s understanding of wealth, power, and purpose.

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Three Women

An intimate portrayal of the voices of three generations of women seen through the portrait of family life in African.
This is a sprawling epic about the impact of a false allegation on a Nigerian mother and the subsequent generations of her family, pulled apart by their exultant belief in or repudiation of the insinuation.
A strong and reflective soul, Aduke, is ostracized from her family when she is accused of witchcraft. 

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Reader & Critic Reviews

Discover what readers and critics say about her acclaimed books and storytelling.

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Lagos

A Ladder of Bones by Bunmi Oyinsan is a comprehensive novel of ideas intervolving time and culture, the contemporary and the roots.

Breezynews  Nigeria

A Ladder of Bones is a powerful novel about five young Africans grappling with personal histories and the legacy of violence.

Phillis Wheatley Poet

This book tells of Phillis Wheatley's journey from being kidnapped in West Africa to becoming an accomplished poet in the American colonies, while still not having her freedom from enslavement.

GbmOgun Parent

This has become my toddler's favorite book. We do reenactments of the story with his black panther toy and it's so much fun.

Sara Sabharwal Literary Blogger

The Fabulous Four is so much more than your typical teenage adventure novel. After the main characters are kidnapped, they begin planning a daring escape from their captures before it is too late. A great conversation starter for teens about the dangers of the world and how to properly keep themselves safe. This book offers drama, suspense, and heart pounding moments that leave a lasting impression on the reader.

Larc

I must say I really enjoyed this book. I loved the way the author described the different settings the kids grew up in, the antagonist's mannerism (The Baale) and specially the Fabulous Four personalities (Tunji, Adrian, Tamara and Ekaete). Tamara is my favorite character, I specially liked the scene where she fell asleep by the river and dreamt about the mammy water. ( I had to find out more about this water spirit!)