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Chukwuebuka IbehContemporary Literature · Historical Fiction
Blessings
Obiefuna has always felt like an outsider in his family, preferring dance to sports. When his father discovers an intimate moment between Obiefuna and another boy, he is banished to boarding school, where he must navigate a harsh new environment while grappling with his true identity. As Nigeria moves to criminalize same-sex relationships, Obiefuna's path to self-acceptance becomes increasingly perilous. This is a moving story about finding freedom and love in a country that seeks to deny one's truest self.