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AN AFRICAN BIBLIOPHILE
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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