This week, Africa.com takes a look at a fabulous slideshow of the best contemporary African books to read now. We’re also reading about Bicycle Portraits, a new book documenting South Africa’s ardent D.I.Y. cycling community.

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In our inaugural arts and culture top 10, Africa.com takes a look at the fabulous world of Nigerian Barbie dolls, and reads about how one Nigerian artist “photographed” Barbie in a Nigerian wedding. We’re also reading a New York Times article about imperiled sculptures from Africa, as countries such as Mali and Nigeria demand the return of pieces from Western collectors.

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