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    Becoming Nigerian: A Guide
    Becoming Nigerian: A Guide
    Becoming Nigerian: A Guide
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    Becoming Nigerian: A Guide

    Written by Elnathan John

    Narrated by Elnathan John

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    In Be(com)ing Nigerian: A Guide, Elnathan John provides an affecting, unrestrained and satirical guide to the
    Nigerians you will meet at home and abroad, or on your way to hell and to heaven. It is a searing look at how power
    is performed, negotiated and abused in private and in public; in politics, business, religious institutions and in homes.
    From the exploration of religious hypocrisy to inequality in matters of the heart, the collection is a jab at Nigerian
    society and what it means to be a Nigerian. Beyond poking fun at the holders of power, it is also a summons, a
    provocation and a call for introspection among all levels of society. As is often said in Nigeria, when you point with
    one finger, there are four others pointing back at you.

    This engrossing read is a must-have for Nigerians on how to move beyond shame and arrogance, and for nonNigerians, a uniquely informative guide on how to accept their awe and envy of Nigerians. It is an invitation for
    everyone to embrace and rejoice in their inner Nigerian.

    Here is your definitive guide to Be(com)ing Nigerian.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMar 4, 2020
    ISBN9781980079293
    Author

    Elnathan John

    Elnathan John is a Nigerian lawyer who quit his job in 2012 to write fulltime. In 2013, he was shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing for his story "Bayan Layi" and again in 2015 for his story "Flying." His first novel is Born on a Tuesday, set in northern Nigeria. He lives in Abuja.

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    • 5/5
      I am Nigerian and i found this book so hilarious. Between the sarcasm and humor theres a painful truth and realization of the general mindset and mentality of our people. Was worth every minute spent

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    • 5/5
      A Nigerian here and this is a must read/listen ??

      Hilarious and ironically true
    • 4/5

      This is really funny a must read. It’s really interesting
    • 5/5
      This is my favorite book f all times! I laughed so hard throughout. Thank you for bringing me back home to Africa!❤️