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Abena Maryann

Feb 24, 20232 min read

Read Ghanaian Challenge 2023

This year, the challenge has been divided into two parts; 12 reading prompts and a 7-day celebration on Social media.

Abena Maryann

Jan 24, 20233 min read

A Quick Ting on Afrobeats by Christian Adofo

The book chronicles the social and cultural development of Afrobeats, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the

Abena Maryann

Dec 7, 20223 min read

Patience is a Subtle Thief by Abi Ishola-Ayodeji

Living in Lagos can be messy if you don't know how to handle it. The book describes this mess and messy life.

Abena Maryann

Dec 4, 20222 min read

Tomorrow I Become A Woman by Aiwanose Odafen

The novel depicts women's struggle to meet society's expectations

Abena Maryann

Nov 9, 20222 min read

Some Angels Don't See God by Ever Obi

Peter, the young banker story’s is told in parallel with a girl who broke his heart six years ago, Neta Okoye.

Abena Maryann

Oct 12, 20222 min read

The Kaya Girl by Mamle Wolo

Faiza, a migrant girl from northern Ghana working as a Kayayo and Abena, a doctor’s daughter on vacation, meets in Accra's largest market.

Abena Maryann

Sep 2, 20222 min read

One for Sorrow, Two for Joy by Marie-Claire Amuah

Though her past still haunts her, Stella takes on life and finds friendships to heal the wounds.

Abena Maryann

Jan 28, 20222 min read

Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi

Butter Honey Pig Bread is a book about three women, a mother (Kambirinachi) and her twin daughters (Kehinde and Taiye).