"I don't view the Bride Price as me being paid for… Geoffrey can't afford me." Our latest documentary looks at Bride Price, when the groom's family pay their future in-laws ahead of the marriage. It's common across parts of Africa, and is increasingly happening in Britain too - but should it be? | Newsbeat

A video capturing renowned Nigerian author Buchi Emecheta revisiting her childhood neighborhood in Yaba, Lagos. She is celebrated for her influential novels like Second Class Citizen, The Joys of Motherhood, and The Bride Price. . Buchi Emecheta was a pioneering voice in African literature, known for her powerful exploration of women’s experiences and social issues. She broke barriers as one of the first Nigerian women to gain international literary recognition, earning numerous awards and inspi

Buchi Emecheta was a Nigerian writer known for her powerful stories on gender and identity. Born in Lagos in 1944, she later moved to the UK, where she faced personal struggles. Her novel Second-Class Citizen reflected her experiences as a Black woman in Britain. She wrote over 20 books, including The Joys of Motherhood, highlighting African women’s resilience. Emecheta’s work remains a cornerstone of African literature and feminist thought. 📷 nostalgicsound _ng | Solid100.9FM

‘The Joys of Motherhood’ by Buchi Emecheta was the book that made Maryam Augie Abdulmumin, Exectuive Director of Illmi Children’s Fund, fall in love with reading. Let’s hear why she picked that book for #StartTheStory! http://wrld.bg/UamI50QtpTU | World Bank Africa