Y.A.B.A You Are Beautifully Authored
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In the vibrant chaos of Lagos, two women—Zara, a guarded journalist from a conservative Muslim family, and Kelechi, a daring artist unapologetically queer—collide in a whirlwind of passion, defiance, and self-discovery.
Zara’s life has been a delicate balancing act, hiding her desires while chasing truth in a society that demands conformity. Kelechi, on the other hand, wears her identity like a badge of honor, even as it isolates her from family and puts her at odds with the world. When Zara is assigned to cover the radical art scene, she steps into Kelechi’s studio—and a magnetic, life-altering connection is born.
But love in a patriarchal, homophobic society comes at a cost. As their relationship deepens, Zara is forced to confront her fears and the suffocating expectations of tradition, while Kelechi grapples with the relentless challenges of living freely. Together, they must navigate a dangerous path where love, identity, and survival intertwine.
YABA is a gripping, heart-wrenching story of liberation, resistance, and the transformative power of love in the face of impossible odds. This is not just a romance—it’s a revolution.
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Copyright© 2023. All rights reserved. Meet Yasmin El-suraj, the epitome of determination. Defying the stifling norms of a judgmental society, Yasmin fervently pursues her dreams to ensure her family's rightful prosperity. In a society quick to judge, branding a woman's success as tied to whoring about and veiling it under a less prosperous business, Yasmin refuse to be defined by prejudice. When fate presents her the chance to become an event planner, Yasmin seizes it like a lifeline, disregarding her humble beginnings and embracing the opportunity with vigor. As the youngest and least affluent among her peers, she pours her heart and soul into mastering the craft, unwilling to squander this chance. Amidst the whirlwind of her burgeoning career, fate orchestrates a pivotal encounter during her first wedding event-a meeting with Abdullah, a groomsman. A man she knew she wanted, she fell for at first sight. The memory of their first interaction is a blend of blushing embarrassment and unforgettable mortification, etching itself indelibly in Yasmin's psyche. Most wouldn't look his way ever again and would hope to never meet in this lifetime, but not Yasmin. Despite discovering Abdullah's impending marriage, she stakes her claim, unyielding in a society where a man can have four wives, determined to find her place in his life.
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