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Akwaeke Emezi Publishes Her Debut Novel, "Freshwater"
On Feb 13th 2018, Abia native Akwaeke Emezi (Jun 6th 1987) published her debut novel "Freshwater." She is would also publish a New York Times bestseller in 2020 "The Death of Vivek Oji." She is known for her fantastical style as well as LGBTQ themes.
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Chineke ukwu, chi kachasị elu nke kere ụwa na ihe niile dị na ya. Mmiri ndụ na isi mmalite nke chi nile na mmadụ nile.
The Supreme God, the Greatest Spirit, the Creator of the universe in Igbo cosmology. Source of all life, power, and destiny.
View WordsFulbe (Fulani)
The Fulbe (or Fulani as they are known in Nigeria) originated from teh Senegal-Gambia region. The began migrating across the countinent as early as the 11th century.
Today, they number about 60 million throughout the countries of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Cameroon.
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This is a trial of the Tiv people. They are particularly interesting becasue many of the Tiv in Nigeria are not aware of thier tribespoeple in Cameroon.
"a person falls, where his god/spirit has placed him"
fate and your personal god has a role in how your life unfolds
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