Dina’s Latest
A Blitz in the Haze
Dive into the intrigue of secrets hidden by the hazy harmattan twilight of a small, quiet town in the ancient city of Zaria. Buds of romance blossoming in the hearts of young lovers and simple choices that lead to grim revelations.
A note from the author
Welcome to my website.
I’m Dina Yerima-Avazi and writing is what I do. You’ll find my novels, children’s stories, academic writings along with other materials here. There is something for everyone!
Find out more about me, my books, the latest news and my thoughts on the blog and contact me right here.
Warmly, Dina.
The bookshelf
Something for everyone
3 Books published
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Novel · Romance thriller
A Blitz in the Haze
A serial killer begins the prowl in the quiet, dusty town of Samaru, and the hazy harmattan twilight now holds sinister secrets.
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Children’s · 2025
Go Away Cockroach!
Triplets, cookie crumbs, and a hungry cockroach with a nose for groundnut and ginger. A charming, funny tale about a little mess.
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Scholarship · 2021
Coloniality of Knowledge in Africa
Peer-reviewed essays in honour of Professor Damian Opata, on the coloniality of the structures of knowledge in Africa.
The blog
Updates & Articles
Article
On Writing
What it feels like to have your words disrobed in public — and the harmattan evenings of storytelling where it all began.
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On Bridging the Gap between Academia and Society
“We have to become celebrities!” On carrying scholarship beyond the seminar room, by way of Roots and Homegoing.
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Update
A Blitz in the Haze is out now on Kobo
Dina’s first novel — a romance thriller set in Samaru, Zaria.
Article · Coming soon
Leave Paranoia Behind: Detective Fiction in Nigeria