Beneath the Ibadan sky
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Last published Tue, Oct 29, 2024
In the heart of modern Ibadan, sixteen-year-old Amara struggles to hold her fractured family together after her father and stepfather abandon them. Battling poverty, responsibility, and the weight of her siblings' futures, Amara's resilience is tested as she searches for hope, redemption, and a chance at a better life.
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