The concept of what it means to be a “man” or a “woman” and their division of labor in Africa has historically been the subject of extensive analysis in an environment characterized by widespread male prejudice. These analyzes have fed into discussions about whether or not male power is valid for maintaining necessary duties in a structured economy. Masculinity is found in specific traditions about the roles and responsibilities of the male member in an African family. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Weep not, Child by Ngugi wa Thion'o and Houseboy by Ferdinand Oyono are three novels that show the African values ​​on masculinity that underlie gender identities and the influences of cultural, racial and colonial foundations . on it. Starting very early, Okonkwo's idea of ​​what it means to be a man and his self-worth are strongly connected. Unlike his lazy father Unoka, Okonkwo was a heroic and stoic fighter, financier and defender of his family, possessor of land, and companion to more than one woman, going so far as to take another man's wife. Although he sometimes showed affection for his loved ones, he showed little emotion after Ikemefuna's macho cutting of his adopted son's head. If it had not been a manifestation of great violence, such as beating women and children, or fighting against other cultures, then it would have been too feminine for Okonkwo to classify. “Okonkwo ruled his family with a heavy hand. His wives, especially the younger ones, lived in perpetual fear of his fiery temper... (Chapter 2, page 12) Through his examples of what a man should do, have and be as if he considered his biological son, Nwoye had the weakness of a