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This story of a young mother's struggles in 1950s Lagos is a powerful commentary on polygamy, patriarchy, and women's changing roles in urban Nigeria.
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The Joys of Motherhood
This is the story of Nnu Ego who was unlucky enough to be born at the cusp of two cultures. Her life spans the early years of the twentieth century when Nigeria was becoming increasingly urbanised and, in the process, abandoning the ancient mores of ... (read full critics)