The Mechanics of Yenagoa
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The story is fast paced with surprising twists and a captivating plot - a Dickensque page turner. This is Ebinimi's story but it is about a lot more than him. It is an exploration of the dynamics between working class people as they undertake a colourful tour of Yenagoa, one of Nigeria's lesser known cities, while using humour, sex and music as coping mechanism for the everyday struggle.
It is a modern classic tale of small lives navigating a big city.
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