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Short stories by Chinelo Okparanta

Chinelo Okparanta (born 1981) is a Nigerian-American novelist and short-story writer.[1] She was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where she was raised[2] until the age of 10, when she emigrated to the United States with her family.

Listing 2 stories.

After a skin bleaching attempt burns off Eno's skin, Uzoamaka is still jealous because Eno's skin is now lighter.

Family Dynamics
Social Hierarchy
Skin Lightening
Race
First Person POV

A troupe of graverobbing Nigerian children weave together rich tales of their deceased victims set in America, a place full of villains.

Gore
Poverty
Grief
Haunting Ending
Theft

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