The first crack in their relationship emerged after Ugola abruptly remarked on her close-shaven hair and its potential conspicuity amid a sea of wigs and weaves. She expected her bridesmaids to adhere to a strict uniformity.
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Here, a list of five fiction and non-fiction books to illuminate your mind, tickle your curiosity and expand your understanding of the world.
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There lies a hope that more Nigerians, having observed women at the fore of the EndSARS protests against police brutality, will begin to appreciate their leadership capabilities.
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Abortion, family honour and liberation take centre stage in this novel that follows the titular teenage protagonist as she struggles to still herself against the buffeting tide of marital and societal expectations.
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If the nation continues on its current, sclerotic trajectory, 60 years from today generations of children will learn to yell “Up NEPA!” like the ones before them.
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Absurd and reflective, Adichie's short story imagines a matriarchy where men take on subordinate roles.
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For years, sexual harassers hid their predatory nature under their vocal but opportunistic support for women's rights, a heinous ploy that no longer seems tenable in the age of #MeToo.
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Nigeria's covid vaccination drive needs more than radio jingles and text messages from the country's public health agency to reach its goal of immunising 80 million citizens.
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Frustrating independent writers out of business via rights grab and meagre compensation or none at all will no doubt leave a wider chasm in journalism, one that newsrooms worldwide already struggle to bridge.
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