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Writing about Nigeria is writing about religion, for it is a country where almost everyone is religious or conditioned to be religious.

— Stephen Buoro The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (2023)

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The x of the equation is that there’s a blonde here in Kontagora, a platinum blonde if I’ll believe Isaiah.

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (2023)

Every book I’ve read has influenced me in some way.

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (2023)

Almost everything about me has been shaped (at varying degrees) by the West. Almost everything.

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (2023)

I’m a Homo habilis”; “the pig and ape that I am”; “Is she not afraid I might stain her, my colour jump onto her like in those monster horror films?

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (2023)

..writes as clearly and sweetly as Hillary Clinton.

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (2023)

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