We Were Girls Once By Aiwanose Odafen

Why You Must Read This Story:

✅A Multigenerational Epic: Witness a friendship forged in the colonial era and tested by the complexities of the 21st century.

✅The Weight of Silence: When a devastating assault shatters their world, the three women must navigate the aftermath in a society that often demands they stay silent.

✅A Portrait of Modern Nigeria: A beautifully written exploration of how a nation’s instability can seep into the most private parts of our lives, our friendships and our futures.

✅For Fans of Emotional Fiction: If you loved Under the Udala Trees or Stay With Me, this is your next essential read.

The Story at a Glance:
From the vibrant streets of Lagos to the separate paths life forces them to take, We Were Girls Once is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of what happens when the girls we once were are forced to grow up too fast. It is a story of betrayal, the endurance of love, and the cost of survival.

“Deeply moving and unflinchingly honest.”

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Author: Aiwanose Odafen
Genre: Contemporary African Fiction / Literary Fiction
Themes: Female Friendship, Social Justice, Nigerian History.