Traces Of The Sun
"13 Nigerians share lessons in friendship, family, and womanhood in contemporary Nigeria."
Synopsis
By recounting their experiences with family, friends, lovers and country, a group of strangers examine what it means to be loved as Nigerians and as women. Through these conversations, they unpack cultural biases, shared realities and potential alternatives towards a safer, softer future.
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