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Being the opara of the family, Kingsley Ibe is entitled to certain privileges — a piece of meat in his egusi soup, a party to celebrate his graduation from university. As first son, he has responsibilities, too. But times are bad in Nigeria, and life is hard.

— Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani I Do Not Come To You By Chance (2009)

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Make una come see o, Graveyard don begin dey use perfume.

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Although his position on the family tree could not be described in anything less than seven sentences, Odinkemmelu was introduced to us as our cousin.

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He brought out an it-was-white handkerchief from his trouser pocket and wiped the sweat from his brows.

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Cash Daddy’s cheeks were puffy, his neck was chunky, his five limbs were thick and long.

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