Linda Somiari-Stewart revives African folklore with bold new books

The Guardian Nigeria profiles Linda Somiari-Stewart’s African folklore books In this feature, Ifeanyi Ibeh explores how Linda Somiari-Stewart draws on Ijaw storytelling traditions in Woyingi: God Is a Woman and The Legend of Tari-Ere: The Picky Virgin. The article examines the books’ themes of feminine divinity, identity, autonomy and cultural heritage, and Linda’s commitment to bringing African stories to a wider readership. Published by The Guardian Nigeria on 2 April 2025.