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In Nigerian families, none of your business is private. Not even if it's about your bumbum.
At the funeral of their beloved patriarch, Temi announces her plans to get a Brazilian butt lift and move to Lagos. The at-times divided family unites, for once, in their goal to dissuade her, but all of the secrets that bind and separate them are spilled in the process.
Following the extraordinary success of her debut collection, “Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad”, in this polyphonic family story Damilare Kuku continues to shine a light on Nigerian society, gender politics and the pressures put upon women, especially in the age of social media.
At the funeral of their beloved patriarch, Temi announces her plans to get a Brazilian butt lift and move to Lagos. The at-times divided family unites, for once, in their goal to dissuade her, but all of the secrets that bind and separate them are spilled in the process.
Following the extraordinary success of her debut collection, “Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad”, in this polyphonic family story Damilare Kuku continues to shine a light on Nigerian society, gender politics and the pressures put upon women, especially in the age of social media.
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With her vibrant and expressive delivery, Weruche Opia's narration elevates this family comedy about Temi, a young Nigerian woman who plans to have glute-enhancing surgery. Her ability to capture the distinct voices of Temi, her family, and the extended family of female characters adds depth to each personality, making the listener feel fully immersed in their world. Opia's tone skillfully balance
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