"The stories in 'Ghostroots' seize on ordinary events pulsing with sinister possibility, such as a mother distraught over her inability to produce milk for her newborn."
"Yosoye Bakare, newly arrived in Lagos, faces challenges as she navigates her internship and unexpected pregnancy, feeling spurned by her colleagues."
"The promise of another being that would be just theirs, that would belong to them, was like cold water on the tongue after hours of trekking under the Lagos sun."
Pemi Aguda's debut collection, 'Ghostroots', blends realism with horror through ordinary events that reveal sinister possibilities. Stories include a mother questioning her body’s ability to nurture due to unresolved feelings, a young woman fearing ancestral possession, and a driver haunted by a tragic accident. 'One Leg on Earth' follows Yosoye Bakare, who navigates life in Lagos while grappling with unexpected pregnancy and workplace challenges. The narrative explores themes of belonging, identity, and the complexities of motherhood amidst societal pressures.
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