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Welcome to Lagos

By: Chibundu Onuzo
Narrated by: Weruche Opia
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When army officer Chike Ameobi is ordered to kill innocent civilians, he knows that it is time to leave. As he travels towards Lagos, he becomes the leader of a new platoon, a band of runaways who share his desire for a better life. Their arrival in the city coincides with the eruption of a political scandal. The education minister, Chief Sandayo, has disappeared and is suspected of stealing millions of dollars from government funds.

After an unexpected encounter with the Chief, Chike and his companions must make a choice. Ahmed Bakare, editor of the failing Nigerian Journal, is desperate for information. But perhaps the situation is more complex than it appears....

As moving as it is mesmerising, Welcome to Lagos is a novel about the power of our dreams for the future and the place of morality in a sometimes hostile world.

©2017 Chibundu Onuzo (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Africa

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Great Story about the many faces of Lagos, brought to life with the authentic performance

Colourful story with a great performance

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Loved it, really enjoyed the character building, the story arch. It fluidly navigates the complexities of Nigeria, the Niger Delta, Nigeria relationship with the old empire, corruption and more.

The most vivid and authentic description of Lagos

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I can’t stop recommending this book to others.
The narrator did an amazing job. I literally felt like I was in Nigeria. Could easily be based on a true story.

Good read - You won’t be disappointed.

I felt like I was literally In Nigeria!!

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The narrator’s accents were almost perfect - she’s gotta work on her Kenyan accent a lil haha
The story was cool… takes a little while to figure out where the story is going but a few chapters in, it hooks you in. I found the characters endearing, particularly fineboy. Overall, really good read

The narrator was sensational

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Being married to a Lagosian who lived there for 30 years, it was easy for me to ask questions when I was swept away by the story, I was eager to know how realistic some of the going’s on were and I was captivated, not only by the drama, but constant strife of navigating life for Nigerians of all classes! The narrator did well to try all of these different accents!

Captivating story

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