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Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi and Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen (Book Chat)

25 November, 2022 | 10:35 am - 11:35 am WAT

Amyn Bawa-Allah talks to Francesca Ekwuyasi about her debut that has taken the world by storm. Be swept into the world of twin sisters, Kehinde and Taiye, and their mother Kambirinachi, who believes that she is an Abiku. A traumatic event leads to separation of the family. Decades later, they reunite. Francesca and Amyn will talk about Lagos, the blurred lines between spirit, body and mind, queer love, friendship and family.Aiwanose Odafen will discuss her powerful debut with xxx. Tomorrow I Become a Woman is a sensitive exploration of a woman’s struggle to meet societal and cultural expectations within the confines of a difficult marriage.

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Date:
25 November, 2022
Time:
10:35 am - 11:35 am WAT
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Organizer

Ake Arts and Book Festival

Venue

Strong Tower Events Centre
40 Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Ikoyi, Lagos State Nigeria
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