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OF THE HEART, OUR HERITAGE AND 'DOINGZ'

TEN TALES ONE NAIJA
by
Iretiogo Maple-Dappa

AUTHOR BIO

Ireti is someone who sees the world a little differently. Her mind often dances with ideas, and she has a nice way of bringing them to life, painting the world with her own touch of originality. Just by reading her, you can feel how much she loves life and the little rhythms that make everything come alive. Whether you’re with her in person or just experiencing her art, you can’t help but feel inspired to tap into your own creativity.But she’s not just about writing. When she’s not crafting stories, she’s singing, exploring the world, or just living life to the fullest. She has this way of finding joy in the simple things, like the hug of a dear one, good music or sitting by nature. She is simply an inspirationThis book is her tribute to the place she calls home, a place full of spirit, resilience, and so much colour.

SAY WHAT???

This is vivid imagery, celebrating the Naija spirit of resilience; with a collection of 10 stories, set across different places in Nigeria.Each story peels back the layers of our identity, revealing an interesting people, who stubbornly make lemonades from lemons thrown at us. Every story was simply worth the telling.The characters are either challenging the norms, uncovering secrets, giving love a chance, or navigating life with wit and grace.Trust your guts right now! You sure want to retire to this book, every evening after the day's job is done, while sipping a chill glass of your favourite juice 😁

REVIEWS...

I recommend this book for everyone: both the happy and the regretful, the clear and the confused, the weary and the refreshed, the calm and the anxious, the tough and the gentle, the hopeful and those on the very verge of surrendering. It holds a soothing effect. It is capable of reaffirming your hope. It is also a reminder that your seemingly peculiar story seems unique because others are silent on theirs.
--David O. AbujaI just finished reading "where we begin again". Ahn ahn! It's a very beautiful story and I was really drawn to it. When I realized it had ended, I thought, she must continue the story. I like the way she captured the feelings of Busola and Hammed. It felt real and really relatable and I also loved that they able to take the chance that was presented to them despite Busola's hurt and withdrawal and his 'prospect'/distraction. It really does inspire courage and hope as Mr David who wrote the foreword rightfully noted. I also love how she describes. I have clear pictures of her description in my mind as I read. I am on the second tale, my expectation is high based on the first one. Personally, I am inspired. Thank you for bringing this book my way.
---Chidinma M. USAI have read two stories so far.. I can't stop reading sha 🤭I love the story telling style...the details..it's all so much relatable.
-- Josien K. NetherlandsJust one story so far, and I thoroughly enjoyed the flow, kept engaged and I was in the writer's head. Great twist at the end too.
--Elera I. Port HarcourtI have finished reading the book. Took me exactly 1 week. I'm proud of myself mehn. The last time I read a book to the end is probably 10 years ago. Such a good read.
--Adeola O. USAEasy to read. Captivating stories that show the diversity of Nigeria and her people. Find Nigerians fascinating and some of their commonly used words... this book is for you. I'd also recommend for young readers from 10 years old.
--Adaeze O. United Kingdom (Amazon)This book is such a wonderful read. It transported me right back to the heart of Nigerian culture, traditions, and everyday life across different ethnic groups. As someone who rarely reads, I was surprised to find myself finishing the entire book in less than a week! What stood out the most for me was the diversity in storytelling; it felt like watching a Nigerian series, with each chapter offering a different tale from a different tribe.
If you’ve been away from Nigeria and are looking for something to reconnect you with your roots, this book is a perfect choice. It’s rich, nostalgic, and beautifully written. I highly recommend it!
--Toby O. USA (Amazon)I love that the stories were set in different parts and cultures of Nigeria. Several of them should make it into scripts for the movie industry. There’s one that kept my heart racing…the adventurous versus cautious friends that drove into the hands of terrorists. There’s also one chapter that ended without ending😂. I can’t recollect immediately the exact chapter. I wished there was a part two in another chapter.
-- Edet U. LagosJust four chapters in, I could not resist dropping a review.
The stories in this book are interesting and easily relatable.
I like the fact that the book is a collection of short stories, with each story, rich and complete in itself.
Oh, they are very relatable and I like the fact that it touches places, people and cultures that either bring memories for some or new knowledge for others.
The book is an easily enjoyable and cool read!
---Matilda. USA (Amazon)

LIVING IN NIGERIA?

What does it really mean to be Nigerian? To live, love, fight, and rise in a country that never stops testing us?
This work of art explores the heart of who we are.
If you’ve ever felt like your life is a balancing act between dreams and duty, joy, love, and chaos; this book will feel like home.
You’ll laugh. You’ll nod. You’ll feel seen.

LIVING ABROAD?

This book is more than fiction; it's a mirror, a balm, and a bridge.Do you ever miss home in the little things, the unfiltered conversations, the chaotic beauty of Lagos traffic, the quiet dignity of your grandmother’s hands?Do you long for stories that sound like your people, that smell like pepper soup on rainy days, that feel like laughter in the middle of hardship?This isn’t just a book, it's a homecoming!In these pages, you’ll meet characters who will remind you of yourself, your cousin, your neighbour, or the person you might’ve become if life had gone differently..If you are feeling disconnected from home, these stories will wrap around you like an old song you didn’t realise you remembered. You’ll find them raw, humorous, heartbreaking, and true.Here’s Nigeria as it really is - complicated, colourful, chaotic, and compelling. It's like coming home without even realizing you'd left.

MORE..

“A book that captures everyday living and its inherent challenges and blessings with the fluidity of practiced storytelling. This collection is at once snapshots of what it means to be human as it is deep exploration of the experience of being human. It traverses from story to story the psyche of individuals facing up to the changing landscapes of contemporary existence with such finesse that the reader is moved to emotive highs and lows that are interspersed with humour and wisdom. This is the work of a storyteller bestriding her gifts, her craft, and her purpose with honesty, verve, and candour. A must read”
-- Jude Idada, Author, Boom Boom

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