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Akwaeke Emezi dazzles with debut novel

Nigerian writer Akwaeke Emezi embarked on an exploration of Igbo spirituality for her book 'Freshwater'. Her daring narrative delves into identity, mental illness and the multiple realities we inhabit.

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