Jàpá: An Odyssey
(2025)

Fiction

eBook

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Kemi Chapman, 2025
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DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (86 pages)

ISBN/ISSN
9798230969136 MWT18167961, 18167961
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

In Jp: An Odyssey, Kemi Chapman weaves a sweeping, vivid tapestry of stories about Nigerians who choose to fleeor are forced to fleetheir homeland in search of opportunity, safety, or something more intangible: freedom.Told through a collection of gripping and emotionally charged chapters, this book explores the many faces of the "jp" movement. From Lagos to Bradford, from the Mediterranean Sea to the deserts of Agadez, from ICE detention in the U.S. to golden visas in Europe, these characters confront racism, gender-based violence, ambition, heartbreak, and survival.With each chapter inspired by the voices and literary styles of great African writersChinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Flora Nwapa, Buchi Emecheta, Biyi Bandele, and moreJp: An Odyssey is not just about escaping Nigeria. It's about what it costs to leave, what is lost in the process, and what it truly means to start over.Rooted in Nigerian culture, rich with language, humor, proverbs, and grit, this book is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the lives that continue to search for dignity across borders

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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