Beyond The Labels
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Last published Thu, Jul 24, 2025
When Ozioma Ajufo meets Ikenna Monye at the airport, sparks fly instantly. But their connection takes a sharp turn when she learns he's the landlord trying to evict her. Still, attraction gives way to something deeper-until secrets and silence begin to tear them apart.
While Ozioma quietly battles a growing dependence on alcohol, Ikenna is hiding a secret of his own. When the truth finally surfaces, it threatens to undo everything they've built.
Now love alone may not be enough.
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