Efuru, authored by Flora Nwapa and published in 1966, explores the decisions an African woman makes regarding marriage and children, along with the societal expectations imposed on her.

Changes, a novel by Aidoo released in 1991, similarly addresses the societal pressure on women concerning marriage, but within a contemporary context, much like Anowa.

The Joys of Motherhood, written by Buchi Emecheta and published in 1980, delves into African values and their direct impact on women's lives.

The Dilemma of a Ghost, a play by Aidoo first staged in 1964, centers on an African-American woman dealing with familial pressures after moving to Ghana with her husband, who is a native Ghanaian.

Boesman and Lena, a play by South African playwright Athol Fugard that premiered in 1969, focuses on the strained relationship between a couple.