Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: Complete Plot Summary and Analysis Key Facts About the Work Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Explanation of Important Quotations Author's Historical Context Suggested Essay Topics 25-Question Review Quiz Americanah features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: the importance of authenticity; race and racism; the male peacock; reading and novels; lies; hair. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Ifemelu; Obinze; Dike; Aunty Uju.