There is a strong view in Nigeria, as in many other culture… - Ayobami Adebayo

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There is a strong view in Nigeria, as in many other cultures, that a marriage is not complete without children. I don’t agree; I’m wary of the idea that people have to have some particular functionality in order to be full members of society. I think it’s a very dangerous idea. Humans are humans and they are worthy of respect…

Ayobami Adebayo

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About Ayobami Adebayo

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ (born January 29, 1988) is a Nigerian writer.Her 2017 debut novel, Stay With Me, won the 9mobile Prize for Literature and the Prix Les Afriques. She was awarded The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts and Culture in 2017.

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Native Name: Ayobami

Alternative Names: Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

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