Burning Baobab
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Last published Mon, Mar 21, 2022
Fifteen-year-old Aisha has just moved in with her mum and step-dad after her father's death to the the quaint little town "Baga".
Being an "Agola" has never been in her agenda, especially if her supposed step-father's children and wives are all clamouring for his attention and see her as the new competition.
Aisha feels that life can't get any worse, until the militants attack, Making new friends while also fleeing for her life.
Aisha's Ideals are greatly tested.
Note:
"Agola" is a hausa term for a child from a previous marriage that lives with the mum in her new family
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