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Escape From Nirvana

Echoes of Japa: How I Escaped Lagos

Ayomide "Ayo" Adekunle dreams of escaping Lagos for Jand—the Nigerian slang for the UK—where he believes life will be easier and full of opportunity. Inspired by his cousin Tobi’s glamorous tales of life abroad, Ayo becomes obsessed with leaving Nigeria behind. But when he uncovers the harsh realities of Tobi’s struggles—low-paying jobs, discrimination, and loneliness—Ayo’s dream begins to crumble. Torn between the allure of Japa (emigrating) and the call to build something meaningful at home, Ayo embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Through the vibrant culture of Lagos, untapped opportunities, and the unwavering support of his childhood best friend, Damilola, Ayo begins to see the beauty and potential in his own country. Echoes of Japa: How I Escaped Lagos is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about identity, ambition, and the search for belonging. Set against the backdrop of Lagos’s chaotic energy, this novel explores the challenges faced by young Nigerians torn between leaving for greener pastures and staying to build their dreams at home. Why You’ll Love It: A relatable story about ambition, belonging, and self-discovery. A vivid portrayal of Lagos and its vibrant culture. Themes of resilience, friendship, and finding purpose where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Americanah and The Girl with the Louding Voice. Dive into Ayo’s journey and discover the echoes of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of home
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Only from within

The valiant and naive daughter of the general and the lady divine was carried away by a bloodied, enigmatic new portal that appeared on the same day a man's soul was drawn into the largest of the two ancient, well-known portals to which no male child was to be sacrificed to,known across all of the kingdoms.Since the portal was unable to claim the life of one of the chosen maidens, who was mentioned in a professy, a curse was placed upon the first-born child of the women whose powers were drawn in on the day of the sacrifice to purify the portal. Divine, the woman in the professy married a mortal, lessening the effect of the curse, which prevented her first child from being tortured and instead reduced her child's life expectancy. Vera, the terminally ill daughter of General Grey and Lady Divine, has less than a year to live.In order for her treatment to begin, she must wed the son of a notorious invoker who may cure her; however, an unexpected event occurs. Vera awakens to a strange world where, a mortal will cease to exist in 51 days if not brought to the surface. While she is temporarily living with Yong, the enigmatic, emotionless, and heartless prince of the darian world, she eventually discovers that he is the right man for her brief romantic journey; however, Yong stays away from her because of his own curse and buried past.When their two enigmatic and entirely distinct worlds collide, revealing Yong's way of wanting his woman.Will the innocent vera be able to handle his kind of pleasure?Can the naive Vera tolerate his kind of attention? ________ Cover is mine so please don't use it.
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