Suggest me a historical fiction novel that’s set on the African continent

Want to preface this by saying I don’t know if this ask is potentially loaded or upsetting. I’m unsure if I’m articulating myself clearly.

I’m busy reading _The Poisonwood Bible_ and it’s an astonishingly good read. Rich fiction nested in Congolese history.

I’m particularly interested in histories and stories of black people and nations before, during, and in the aftermath of colonisation, and specifically (but not exclusively) want to learn more about people and practices in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of my ongoing education.

I’m only halfway through it, but _The Poisonwood Bible_ has been a remarkable and unique read for me for several reasons. It’s glorious, rich, and remarkably well-written. The setup of the novel means I’m learning more about the Congo’s history and the beginnings of its independence from Belgian colonisation, which I didn’t know about before. And although it’s written by a white woman, it’s written with reverence for the land and people of the Congo, even when the characters are ignorant or prejudiced.

I wonder if there are other books like it? Bonus points if they’re written by authors from the continent. So much media I’ve consumed is framed from a Western perspective, and I’d like to continually educate myself on the lives, loves, experiences and cultures of black people in its multitudinous forms, especially because it’s so missing from popular culture and feels so essential for understanding the world.

There’s a fair amount of non-fiction on the topic, but I feel like historical fiction is an awesome gateway for learning history through humanity. Any recommendations, thoughts, and suggestions are welcome!

by cerebrallandscapes