'Olikoye'by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Read by Ella Marshall

100 Stories Deep is a project by The GAP, bringing you 100 stories over 100 days read by artists & creatives from Balsall Heath & wider Birmingham. We'll be sharing a new story each day, so make sure you subscribe to our channel to not miss out!
Today's story is ‘Olikoye’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, read here by Ella Marshall.
About the reader: Ella is a Creative Producer at The GAP.
About the story: A pregnant woman tells a nurse the meaning behind her new-born child's name, revealing a story about a Nigerian Health Minister who saved many young lives.
Age Guide: 16+
Language: English
About the author:
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an acclaimed Nigerian writer of short stories, novels and non-fiction whose work often explores feminism, diasporic experiences and histories of Nigeria.
Where to buy the book:
You can read ‘Olikoye’ here - medium.com/matter/olikoye-b02...
Or buy a copy of one of her many books here - www.waterstones.com/books/sea...
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Great 👍

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Thank you for this ❣️