Blessings

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Set against the backdrop of post-military Nigeria, this coming-of-age novel explores the struggles of Obiefuna, a sensitive boy grappling with his identity amidst familial and societal pressures. After a forbidden romance leads to his banishment to boarding school, he faces a harsh environment while his mother, Uzoamaka, deals with the fallout at home. As Nigeria approaches the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act of 2014, the narrative intricately weaves their perspectives, highlighting the quest for freedom and love in a repressive society.