“Written for children but enlightening for readers of all ages, Osasu and the Great Wall of the Benin Empire provides a delightful view into a part of pre-colonial Africa. We are starved of these stories, and so desperately need to hear them. Tamkara’s wonderfully written story paired with beautiful illustrations give us an accessible way to understand African history and the history of European colonialism. And for those of us of African descent, it reminds us to be proud of our heritage and find strength in our ancestors.”