From politics to love, from exposing the rot in power to mentoring the next generation of truth-tellers, Manasseh Azure Awuni’s books are more than just writings. I called them “a pentalogy of Truth, Love and Power”.

They are lived experiences poured onto paper. Each one is different, yet together they read like chapters of Ghana’s own story, told through the eyes of someone who refuses to stay silent when silence would be easier.

These books don’t just sit in your hands; they sit in your heart.

They made me laugh at familiar proverbs, and they made me angry at the boldness of corruption—because truth, when spoken without fear, is rarely comfortable.

But above all, they remind me that words still carry the power to shape people, to confront leaders, and to heal broken places in our society.

Here is a brief overview of his pentalogy:

Voice of Conscience (2016)

Where it all began. It is a collection of sharp, unforgettable articles between 2009 and 2014.

Politics, corruption, motivation, and those national debates that shaped headlines. This book reminds us that the pen can be both memory and mirror. It captures a nation’s flaws and hopes in one breath.

Letters to My Future Wife (2017)

From politics to the heart. A young man writing to Serwaa, the woman he wants to marry, with lessons about love, patience, and the little cracks that can destroy a relationship.

The book contains witty African proverbs and playful tones, yet heavy truths. It is not just letters; it is a handbook for anyone wondering what keeps love alive when family, culture, and personal flaws threaten it.

The Fourth John (2019)

The Mahama years, dissected. Intrigue in the corridors of power, late-night meetings, reshuffles, betrayals—all told by the journalist whose own investigations rattled that very administration.

It reads like a political thriller, except this is not fiction. For anyone who wants to understand Ghana’s Fourth Republic from the inside, this book is key and a must-read.

Investigative Journalism in Africa (2023)

A manual born from experience. While most journalism texts in Africa come from the West, this one speaks straight to the African newsroom.

He shares his scars and strategies on how to dig deep, survive the risks, and still tell stories that shake and shape nations. For journalists, it’s a guide.

For citizens, it’s a reminder why investigative reporting must be protected. I was privileged to have received this manual from him as a gift.

The President of Ghana Never Got (2024)

His boldest yet. Inside the Akufo-Addo presidency, controversial judicial appointments, political manoeuvres, and the slow erosion of public hope.

With rare access, Manasseh paints a portrait of promises that collapsed under the weight of power games.

It is both a revelation and a warning of how easily trust can be squandered in politics.

Why You Should Get Your Copies

Having been privileged to read all five of Manasseh Azure Awuni’s books, I can say without hesitation that they are must-reads.

Each one is different, yet together they form a complete journey from the tenderness of love to the turbulence of politics, from the private struggles of relationships to the public battles for truth.

These are not just books to skim through; they are books to return to, to underline, to argue with, and to carry with you long after the last page.

They stir emotions, they sharpen conscience, and they remind us that words still have the power to shape a nation.

If you care about love, if you care about leadership, if you care about truth, then these books belong on your shelf. They are not just the story of a writer—they are, in many ways, the story of us all.