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Powerful marketing executive Kemi Adeyemi is finally in a loving relationship, but can a career woman truly have it all? Can having it all be a gilded cage? This week we're following the messy lives of Kemi, Brittany and Yasmiin in #EverythingIsNotEnough by Lọlá Ákínmádé.
"Mirrors are cruel. They cut with truth. No sugar coating with compliments. They run honesty like blades across your skin. Slashing with each glance you cast their way. Each gaze revealing what you’ve let yourself become..." — Lọlá Ákínmádé Read here: afreada.com/book-excerpts/…
"The art of storytelling is inherently tied to the art of living. To tell stories, you must live life." In this week's newsletter, our publishing manager reflected on some wise words from Lọlá Ákínmádé. Read our full interview here: afreada.com/interviews/lol…
"Fresh out of university, 20-year-old Témì has a clear plan for her future: she's going to get a BBL, move to Lagos, and meet a man who will love her senseless." The book of the summer is finally here! This week we're reading Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilarekuku.
Ok but seriously, is there an award for best book title? Because there needs to be. And Damilarekuku needs to win. Twice.
"I live my life according to my rules. Why will I not tell stories that I want to read? Why won't I say what I think should be said?" This week we spoke to Damilarekuku about beauty standards, divine inspiration, and telling relatable stories. Read: afreada.com/interviews/dam…
"Surviving as a Black girl in high society is pretty easy, as long as you know the rules..." Josephine Boateng knows the rules, but she breaks them all in this short excerpt from Between Friends and Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi MD - updates only. → afreada.com/book-excerpts/…
Time moved at a slower pace in the village. Days began with a leisurely breakfast—often fried yam and plantain with egg stew—shared by kin around a large dining table... Enjoy this stunning excerpt from An Imperfect Storm by Chikwe Ihekweazu and Vivianne Ihekweazu. → afreada.com/book-excerpts/…