Never Look an American in the Eye

In his engaging memoir, Okey Ndibe shares his journey from Nigeria to America as he takes the helm of the precariously funded African Commentary magazine. Through humorous and insightful anecdotes, he reflects on his interactions with esteemed literary figures like Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, while exploring the nuances of Nigerian and American culture, politics, and the experience of racial profiling just days after his arrival. Ndibe also examines the stereotypes that shape perceptions of both Africa and America, weaving together a rich tapestry of personal growth and the art of storytelling in this captivating portrait of a writer’s evolution.