Lucy Jonah

Welcome to the website of Lucy Jonah, author of the highly acclaimed autobiography “Ehianuka - God Heard The Gossips”, as well as other celebrated novels like Shrouded Secrets and When Men Were Gods.

Hello, I'm Lucy

Hello, I’m Lucy.

Lucy Nmawuese Jonah, born in 1946, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, printer, and author. Despite limited formal education, she pursued further studies and rose to a senior management position before leaving employment due to ill health in 1977.

She later established a successful printing business and began writing books, publishing her first novel in 2000. Her writing gained recognition in 2006, leading to several published novels. She is also a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life reflects resilience, determination, entrepreneurship, and a passion for writing.

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Lucy Jonah

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Books by Lucy Jonah

When Men were Gods

Ajuwa is entrapped by her father and forcibly deflowered in the open glare by a self-imposed husband, Ogor. The existence of a seed from that heinous marriage heightens the conflict that disrupts Ajuwas peace and motivates her revenge against the men of Nawelle. The clashes determines Ajuwa's and Nawelle's destinies.

From the celebrated author of the timeless "Ehianuka - God Heard The Gossips".

"I find the subject matter and themes interesting and topical: the subject matters of gender oppression and Christian religion with its varied adjoining themes of superstition, fetish practice, marital inequalities, vengeance, forgiveness, etc."

— Dr Steve Bode Ekundayo, Department of English and Literature, University of Benin

"... A moral book teaching us that with God all things are possible. It also teaches us that supernatural powers, e.g. charms etc, have expiring dates. A book for all seasons and for everyone– young and old."

— Barr. Nneka Ubanwa

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Shrouded Secrets

Uncle Joseph defeats his scruple by raping Omosigho, his niece; the secrets finally get into Nicole's ears. At the end, all intrigues are surrendered to pave ways for Omosigho's great vision.

"A very interesting and captivating story, well crafted, socially relevant and timely. Written at a time when gender oppression and sexual violence against women is on the increase."

— Dr. (Mrs.) Osita C. Ezenwanebe, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Head of Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos

"...Revealing an underlying evil against women. It surely can contribute in educating both men and women about the evil of rape and ways to handle and prevent it."

— Rev. Fr. Paulinus Uju-Echemnu, OP

"More practical ways of greatly reducing the incidents and pains of a ghastly spreading evil in contemporary African society."

— Prof. Sophie Oluwole

"The author is adept in flowing, prosaic narrative. She is a versatile storyteller who encourages the readers to go on and on."

— Prince Adams Gbenoba

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The Pot and the Tripod

Tyrannical King Zobiawa likes going to war with his neighbouring towns because he has a pot and a tripod, but the knowledge and gallantry displayed by his patriotic neighbours defeat him, and he succumbs to working for the progress of Hiyo region.

"A very impressive narrative laced with layers of symbolic events, characters and settings that are historic, invocative and predictive, which can also be interpreted from different literary and socio-cultural perspectives."

— Dr. Omowumi Steve Bode Ekundayo, Department of English and Literature, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State

"The novel is a compelling, intriguing and interesting reading that employed a very lucid and simple language and style in delivering very pungent national questions...."

— Mr. Taiwo O. Bogunjoko, Assistant Director, Lagos State Library Board, Herbert Macaulay Library, Yaba

"The book is an interesting novel of in-depth imagination which depicts the author as a naturally gifted, out-of-the ordinary storyteller."

— Prince Adams O. Gbenoba

"The imageries [of this book] are about traditional African societies and Western culture."

— Prof. Sophie Oluwole

"The Pot and the Tripod is an excellent contribution to the genre of literary foundations of building lasting relationship...."

— Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye, Chair, Centre of Excellence in Multimedia and Cinematography & Radio/TV, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos