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

. Maddie knows what kind of woman she wants to be, but she will have to overcome her fear, grief, and guilt to be that woman.

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

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

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

At age 17 Ogadinma is raped which results in an unwanted pregnancy. She has an abortion to terminate the pregnancy.