African Woman, the Powerful Victim is a collection of short stories depicting the constant struggles of women in their everyday lives, in a rapidly evolving world full of contradictions and upheavals. These stories represent a mixed bag of sufferings and blessings. Efforts are being made to better the life of an average woman in Africa. In this context, the author strives to add his voice, in his own small way, to the efforts being made by the international community and individual governments towards a better future for women. The darkness of our bedrooms exposes the evils of our societies, and women often end up being the victims of such evils. Through a well-stocked experience. the author immerses us into the painful environment of the mistreatment of women in the society. The heart-touching stories transcend an everyday reality in front of our doors which 'seem closed to eradicate these horrors. The author positions himself so admirably to fight against this relentless menace of violence suffered by women across the continent. Beside the sad picture drawn by the author, moments of marital happiness and family harmony also punctuate the book.