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Water Baby 2024
Water Baby is a 2024 novel written by Nigerian author Chioma Okereke and released by Quercus. The story follows a 19-year-old girl named Baby as she pursues her aspirations within the rural setting of Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria.
The author drew inspiration from Makoko, a community in Nigeria that became the central focus of her work. In addition to writing, Okereke established Makoko Pearls, a charitable group dedicated to supporting the people living there.
Water Baby received longlist recognition for the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature.
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- Quercus
