The Governor's Wife

by Amaka Azie

Newly separated Ogonna Moneke has come to Abuja to open a safe house for abused women. Luck is on her side when the perfect site falls into her lap...until she learns who owns it. The chances of Philip Adamu renting to her are slim to none. Why would he when she dropped her financially struggling college sweetheart like a hot potato to marry someone else? Real estate tycoon Philip Adamu can’t believe his eyes when Ogonna struts into his office. Seven years earlier, the gold digger had kicked him to the curb to marry a wealthy politician. Now she needs him, more like needs his property. Vowing not to rent her so much as a dog house, Philip shows Ogonna the door. But can he resist the feelings he’s denied for so long when he sees her flirting with a rival developer?Sparks fly the moment they meet again. But he’s engaged and she’s still hiding the dangerous secret to her marriage.Can love and forgiveness overcome the lies and deceptions?Can they trust each other and the future they’d once dreamt of?

Genres: Romance, Nigeria

319 pages, ebook

Published November 22, 2018

About the author

Amaka Azie is an award-winning author of romance fiction set in tropical West Africa.

She explores the beauty and intricacies of the continent in her sweet and sensual love stories.

Born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, she developed a passion for reading at the age of twelve. Her interest in writing began in secondary school when she joined the press club.

Her books showcase bold and exciting female and male main characters with compelling storylines, and her active imagination has captured the interests of many.

Apart from getting lost in creating fascinating fictional characters, Amaka enjoys reading, painting and travelling with her family. She lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and daughters and where she also practices as a part-time family doctor.

Amaka was named one of the Most Influential Nigerian Authors Under Forty by the Nigerian Writers Awards (NWA) for the years 2017 and 2018.

Reviews

[Ellen Pennino · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars
Once I started reading “The Governor’s Wife” I didn’t want to stop until I’d finished the whole thing, but it did take me a few nights. Within the first few pages we are intrigued by Ogonna’s predicament, I particularly enjoyed Amaka Azie’s tone and overall way of writing her story. The interweaving plotlines with Phil and Ogonna – past and present—were solidly constructed and realistic. The themes of love, life, betrayal, forgiveness and moving on - and just the emotional issues were handled with respect, not like contrived drama often used to sell books. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill love story, but still real, poignant, and moving with help of good friends- and despite the interference of toxic, and dangerous saboteurs. It has more complexity than I see in a lot of books these days, especially ‘romance’, and I’d love to read more from her someday. Happy to see she has a few other books out.

[Marissa Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lately I’ve been in a rut of putting down books and not picking them up again because I lost interest at one point and just never continued, or just started to become so predictable cliché I can’t take it anymore. This was definitely not the case with this book, “The Governor’s Wife” by Amaka Azie! From the very beginning the intrigue and drama with both Ogonna and Philip – separately and together— continued to pick of ‘steam’ from one page to the next as past and present came to life in an intense…and sometimes quite shocking way. There are some oft-used themes present, and a few places I did sort of suspect what might happen, but not enough to ruin my enjoyment at all, in fact Azie makes her story stand out in the crowded romance genre and made it feel new, not like something I’ve read a million times. Maybe it was the international setting, or the unexpected twists fate had in store for both. Al I can say is that their love scenes are hotttt and I don’t find that type of passion frequently, where it is intoxicating and not overdone and cheesy at all. Just right! The editing was flawless (I notice these things!), and ending gives a satisfying end to a remarkably emotional ride.

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed

Maybe some of my disappointment stems from my lack of understanding of cultural differences however I was really annoyed at Ogonna and her behavior re her parents in particular.
First let’s talk about my main gripe about this book. Basically we had a typical case of pain grading. I understand that she suffered terrible abuse at the hands of her ex husband, however this doesn’t erase the emotional pain she inflicted on Philip when she left him after 13 years (even if some of these years were adolescent years). They had plans and she basically told him that he wasn’t good enough for her instead of telling him the truth. That wound completely changed him and affected his ability to trust and build a healthy relationship with women. However, instead of recognizing this, the author minimized his pain and turned him into an apologetic mess. He kept asking for forgiveness for not checking up on her all these years and saving her. What?. Had her marriage been happy and she was now widowed would he be asked to be apologetic too? Should he have subjected himself to all her happy news? This reminded me of people who do terrible things but once they die suddenly they are saints who did no wrong. I disliked Ogonna’s selfishness where basically she expected things to just go back to normal without even really apologizing for her behavior. Come on she was shocked that he didn’t want to be buddies when they first met up again. Really? Yes she was in a terrible position however she still lied to him and didn’t include him in her decisions. I thought they got back together far too quickly. As for Philip he came across as weak. Love is great however he was prepared to bend over backwards to keep her happy even if he meant lying to her. They behaved as if the 7 years never happened and they were still the same people. His friends basically telling him to grow up and move on because what she did was years ago and she suffered. Unbelievable. This situation with Stella was symptomatic of their unbalanced relationship. He lied to keep the fairytale going and she ran at the first sight of trouble with her dogmatic convictions, after breaking into his computer, instead of having a mature conversation and deciding together on the way forward. The whole sitting in the dark for 2 days because she left was ridiculous. The author turned Philip into an angsty teenager instead of an adult; the CEO of a large company with responsibilities. The whole charity was too on the nose for me. I understand her desire to help, however apart from the financial help, professional help is required and she just wasn’t qualified. If she really wanted to be effective she should have gone back to school to study social work or psychology. Self help books aren’t enough. At times, I felt like the author flip flopped between feminism (the expectation of equality) and patriarchy, where basically Philip had to save or avenge the damsel in distress. For instance he is the one who ensured justice was served while she fled and was expected to let karma do its thing.
As an aside, and I’m sure it’s cultural, I would not have been so close to my parents. They never apologized and as her brother said, they should have never let her sacrifice herself. They should have given up their house, luxury etc first. Worse she continued to enable them by sending them money, gifts etc..I was also troubled by Ogonna’s thought process when she was married. She was being terribly abused, however she still wanted to be a mother and tried to seduce her abusive husband. What? Why on earth would she want to drag an innocent child into that situation?

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an engaging, passionate novel that captured my attention from the beginning and never once let it go. “Yet She Stays” is powerful and hits home, and each subsequent chapter and scene was riveting, realistic, and well- crafted. I liked how we see both sides – Ogonna’s and Phil’s simultaneously – each giving further insight to their past and how it affects where they are now. The narrative and dialogue propelled the story at a very good pace and I enjoyed the blend of past events and present characters, and especially how it played into the romantic drama. Ogonna and Phil have a relationship that is anything but ordinary, and although their connection (and chemistry) is strong, they still face many obstacles that threaten them to the end.. How it ends up is not for me to reveal, but their journey is a memorable and one I liked a lot, especially because the Nigerian backdrop added some unique flavor and Amaka’s writing is excellent.

[Johanna Parker-Robbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is definitely my kind of book. I adore the whole “real life” drama, situations, and ‘loves from the past’ that when reunited sets off major sparks and life changes…. testing and shifting relationships all around. While this is admittedly a familiar trope in literature and romance especially, I thought Ms. Azie did a incredible job of making the storyline feel fresh and original, and best of all, completely believable. This is so much more than just a “romance” story - it is a story of a life, and overcoming adversity despite the odds and how the past affects the present – from Ogonna’s abuse (emotional, financial, mental) to Phil’s successful, yet emotionally empty life and with unfulfilling and even toxic female relationships. There are some shocking twists, some unexpected revelations (and then more) that complicate things further for them all and almost becomes deadly. Kept me going right to the final pages which were perfect! Not surprised to see that Amaka has written several other novels and I will definitely be checking them out soon. Recommend for fans of women’s fiction/romance category. Some intense adult scenes.

[Bella J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

if I had to say what my favorite thing was about this book by Amaka Azie, it would probably be her ability to create such believable characters and storylines that feel hauntingly real – regardless of locale or backgrounds. From the dialogue to the mannerisms to the internal narratives, nothing ever feels fake or melodramatic and it all flows so well from the first pages to the last –I wasn’t at all surprised to see that she’s not only written several other novels, but that she is a medical doctor as well, as she is clearly intelligent and has a solid grasp on the human condition. There is more meaning to the characters and their developing stories that can only come from an author with profound insight and an ability to connect with people in a way that touches their head, heart, and soul. I will read more of her books and would recommend to my friends.

[Heather Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I admit I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into in deciding to read this book. Because admittedly I do tend to lean towards more thrillers and suspense or mysteries… I’m not a huge romance reader because frequently I find them to be ‘basic’, for lack of a better word. All focused on “getting the guy” and sex, sex, sex, and stupid, unbelievable plotlines. But I was intrigued by “The Governor’s Wife” for a few reasons – one is that it includes issues of marital abuse and how that is addressed here, even when someone has the ‘perfect life’ it can really be in shambles. And also, just having a lot of money or success doesn’t make one happy or fulfilled without love also. I believe this to be true, and also how cultural and family pressure can affect life choices, and can be for the worse in the long run. I had an almost immediate connection to not only the characters (especially Ogonna and Philip), but with the way that Amaka Azie was writing them (and the others), and I found myself just wanting to read more… and more… and more… and I couldn’t believe it when I realized I was totally hooked in this dramatic, star-crossed saga, and was transported to another world experiencing the lives of these characters who are so true to life and authentic, yet unlike any I’ve met before. A bittersweet, beautiful journey through to the end, and I’m really glad I took a chance on this one. I see Amaka has a backlist of titles, and I will like to read some of these as well. Recommended for adult readers of drama and romance.

[Jacqueline Bryant · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I flew through this one as fast as I could! I know authors probably don’t like hearing that the book they labored over for months I finished in such a short period of time, but it’s not my fault! Haha. In “The Governor’s Wife”, Amaka Azie delivered such an easy to read, addicting page-turner, it was pretty hard to stop reading once I started. From the start I’m drawn right in by Ogonna and Philip’s relationship – starting seven years ago and then now, when they meet again. You can tell right away there is still passion and unfinished business with them, despite the difficult circumstances both go through to rekindle their relationship. It is just so easy to fall in to the lives of these characters as if we are there with them and a part of the story. Was a nice change of pace reading a story set in another part of the world – but surprising enough it didn’t feel as different than I would have hoped. There are some words, some details and lifestyle things, but I just wish I’d gotten to see more of the feel of Abuja. But that takes nothing from this wonderful story. It is recommended for adult as it is pretty sexy, and touches on some deep, and at times dark subject matters – but handled with grace and very thrilling at the end. And did I mention sexxxy?

[Shahade Faizel · Rating 4 out of 5]

just a heads up…when starting “The Governor’s Wife” make sure you don’t have anywhere you need to be or anything you need to do because you won’t want to stop reading until you’ve finished it all!! Trust me on this! (and it’s pretty long, ha!) The book starts off with an intriguing beginning and we see the main characters from their previous relationship 7 years ago and the heart-wrenching breakup. Then it is 7 years later (present time)and now their paths have once again crossed (although they were never completely severed)) … and even years later the sparks immediately fly! Philip and Ogonna definitely have more to their story, however, that won’t make everyone happy, especially his current ‘girlfriend’ who will stop at nothing to have him for herself. Azie’s characters are so developed and fleshed out you feel like you know them personally. I think what I liked the most is just the overall feel she manages to create where it feels so intimate, like a close friend is telling me this riveting, sexy and sometimes jaw-dropping story that I don’t want to stop listening to.

[Danielle Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

aw, I loved this book – and much more than I expected to! Amaka Azie’s literary style is easy to get lost in from one scene to the next. I’ve never read a romance set in Nigeria before (or any novel for that matter) and enjoyed the doses of cultural flavor and words. I don’t know if “Point and Kill” is just a Nigerian thing, but it sounds delicious (despite the harsh name). Enjoyed the main cast, but the supporting ones were just as great – Lara and Phil’s friends. Of course Stella is just… ugh… and so is Ogonna’s mother, but they add the necessary conflicts that make it more compelling. We really feel like we are a part of their story and in their heads the story shifts from both perspectives… and that’s what I like in a book. I love how it all wrapped up, and it really gave us a sense of things really coming ‘full circle” This novel is broad in themes and isn’t just a simple romance novel, but that element is definitely the focus. I was almost in tears at a few points and loved that the characters were flawed, inspiring, and so human. Recommend.

[Tanya Guardino-Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first novel I have read by Amaka Azie, but I hope it won’t be the last! This was a captivating book with impressive detailing and characterizations. There is such strong, vivid writing, and the characters are all fascinating, beautifully broken, and going through their own transitions. GREAT character development and dialogue and everything just felt “authentic” for the time and place (Abuja, Nigeria). Dialogue, interactions, scenes, the characters… some you adore (like Lara) others you might want to strangle (Stella) But everyone plays their part perfectly to tell this story of overcoming the past, healing, and what the real power of true love looks like.

[Nana Prah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book did a good job at tackling a sensitive yet important issue. I don’t give spoilers, and because its not mentioned in the blurb I can’t tell you what it is. I would’ve liked to see a more detailed account of how Ogonna dealt with what she went through, but all in all I was pleased with how the issue was handled.

This was a story of second chances. Once I learned the reason why Ogonna and Philip had initially broken up I was pushing for them to get together. It was too bad they’d had to spend the years apart, but the separation helped them to grow and mature. Their relationship was a sweet story. Not to say that Ms. Azie didn’t bring on the heat, because she certainly did.

[Oluwakemi Babalola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love

[daniella · Rating 4 out of 5]

First book by to reading fr in 2025 yay! This was good! A lot more smutty than expected and the storyline was kind of all over the place but it was interesting and good. I loved Ogonna and learned to like Philip. I think the heart of this book is the side characters and I really loved them. A lot of heavy discussions in this but written well and executed nicely. I recommend!

[Eva · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

This is a second chance, enemies to lovers romance, with some pretty major CW (domestic violence, abuse, torture)

it's definitely a fast paced, roller coaster of a story, Ogonna and Philippe share some great chemistry, and there were some 🔥🔥 scenes.

I liked how the domestic violence is not just used as a way to victimize women, but you see the main character taking her life back and try and fight abuse, and ultimately patriarchy, to change society as a whole.

There's a lot of drama, and suspenseful moments. Maybe the change from hate to love by the main character was a bit too abrupt, and much of the tension halfway through the book depended on external events, rather than the characters themselves, which I found not exactly my thing

I'm definitely going to read the next of the saga

[Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

The day I got the book,I finished it the that same day
Omo loved loved loved this book so much, Ogonna I want to hug you,I wish I could
You are a survivor and I’m also glad you fought through everything that came your way.

Phillip Philip Philip…………….what shall I say about you?
Firstly,why Stella 😭that girl is crazyyyy and I’m glad that you love Ogonna as much I would
One of my girl said why did you do a one night stands😭??? Why use other girls has rebound trying to get over Ogonna?

I said in reality: I can’t judge anyone and I don’t know what they are going through for them to do that it’s none of my business
Fictional world: meh because she left him but it was for a good reason and he’s fictional lmao

Overall I loved the book,Amaka Azie I wish I could kiss your hands this book was amazingly and beautifully written 💋💕
5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Jite · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again I really enjoyed this Amaka Azie romance set in Abuja in Nigeria. It felt authentic and the story was compelling. This novel is linked to the author’s previous book, The Senator’s Daughter- not so much that you have to read that one in order to understand this one, but in that that story happens before this one does and contains the HEA couple from that book. So if you consider that book 1, then this is book 2.

The premise is that Philip and Ogonna were childhood sweethearts and set to end up together after college for their HEA. Suddenly Ogonna breaks it off with job-hunting, new graduate, Philip, and leaps right into marriage with the Governor of her state and Philip is left confused and devastated. Now years later, Ogonna is getting a divorce and needs Philip’s help but he is bitter and hates her even though he can’t stop thinking about her.

This novel is fantastic. Yes there are a few problematic bits here and there but they didn’t spoil my enjoyment of this at all. I feel like the conflict between Ogonna and Philip (about two-thirds of the way through) before the final climax was a little contrived and didn’t make sense and really wasn’t needed in the end, but the final part was amazing. I love this author’s writing and the way she incorporates themes that are real to Nigerian society and government like corruption and poor governance and foods and scenarios that are eminently Nigerian but a story that is universal with global appeal. This novel is friends to enemies to lovers, second chance romance, scarred heroine- all the things but it also has strong themes of domestic violence support, female friendships, forgiveness and of course, love.

I HIGHLY recommend this one and I’m hoping she does a a book 3 featuring Femi’s story.

[Olubunmi Akinadewo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome story

Great love story that touches on loving oneself and choosing oneself and leaving a marriage of domestic violence. This author as always has done a great job of weaving a love story that touches on life after experiencing domestic violence.

[Rahila Iyaji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Amaka! You've outdone yourself. Just finished reading the governors wife. What can I say? LOVED IT! I'm totally gonna need a few more characters to write my review on okadabooks. Like fine wine...your books are getting better with each new release. So tatally proud of you and your team. The poem to begin with 😍. The closing of your acknowledgement about looking out for each other like Lara 👍🏾. Thank you Thank you Thank you. You definitely did not disappoint 😉😁🤗

[Empi Baryeh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Philip is dumped by his sweetheart, Ogonna, after 14 years (or so) of being together. Weeks later, she’s married to a governor. Heart-broken, he moves on professionally, but his heart never heals. Skip to seven years later - Ogonna has left an abusive marriage, and her search for a piece of property for a new project brings her face to face with Philip.

Their reunion is explosive and reveals the unfinished business between them. More mature now, they are both able to get past their past. Philip and Ogonna were well-matched and I enjoyed their romance. It was nice to see a man who loved a woman because of her strong-willed nature and not in spite of it. I also enjoyed the politics and culture woven into the story.

Ogonna was admirable as a woman who had survived domestic abuse, and I would have liked to see a little more of her journey of survival and recovery. Given that the story takes place just months after her separation from her husband after 7 years of abuse, it felt like she’d either moved on too quickly or she hadn’t fully dealt with it. I kept expecting something to trigger her - just something more, which would have made her ‘rising above’ even sweeter. I also wish the story had stayed away from the crazy ex-girlfriend drama.

Overall, it was a good read.

This is a standalone sequel to The Senator's Daughter, which had Philip as a secondary character. It was nice to see him get his own HEA and also great to see some of the characters from book 1. PS. you don't need to read book 1 before delving into this one.

*I received a free copy of this book and my review if given voluntarily*

[Marcia Brewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am of somewhat mixed feelings on this novel, “The Governor’s Wife” by Amaka Azie. On one hand, it is so beautifully written with some of the most interesting and relatable characters I’ve read in a long time, and I liked how each of them had their own unique set of circumstances against such a dynamic and interesting exotic setting (at least to me). But on the other, at times it was almost like this book was almost too much at once, and seemed to lack a clear focus—I was unsure what the exact *point* was much of the time. It bounced around from topics I thought needed to be explored more, like the safe house, or her past traumas, or even them resolving and totally understanding what happened between them years ago. There still seems some lack of communication and trust by the end, and while it does resolve, sometimes things felt a little too rushed. But that is just my opinion, other people may disagree. I just like to feel like I’m reading 1 book at a time, and with this one, I often felt like I was reading several. Even the truth about her brother and her dad’s role in what happened – I wanted more details. It has a ton of great qualities – professional editing and formatting – love the cover!—and a dynamic storyline that feels inventive and is engaging. There is a lot of heart in these pages and I can see people liking it.

[Stanley Umezulike · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be sincere, I've read a lot of novels written by African writers but this Afro-Romance novel by Amaka Azie is one of the few novels, that in my opinion, stands out from the rest.
The Governor's Wife catapults the reader into the complex world of Philip and Ogonna and the challenges they passed through in order to get the life they desired. I fell in love with the realistic characters in the novel and kept turning the pages until I reached the end.

I'm not going to give you spoilers but this is a book you need to read. This book dealt with themes of domestic violence, break-up and second chance.
The initial break-up of Ogonna and Philip got me feeling sad and I kept hoping that their love for each other would triumph in the end.

Ogonna was a courageous woman for going through such a painful experience and coming out stronger. With the help of her friend, Lara, she was determined to set up a safe house for abused women so that victims of domestic violence would get all the help they need.
Amaka Azie is at her best in exploring these important issues that crop up every day in our society.

This book is available in all the popular online bookstores, both in ebook and paperback format.
I enjoyed reading this book and I'm sure you will as well.

[Anjoureadsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute and short second chance romance.
I loved that it was very fast paced. The author did not drag anything out. Issues were resolved quickly.
I loved the sensual tension as well.

The FMC, Ogonna is a survivor of domestic and I love how the topic was handled.

Philip, our FMC is a sweet man and i love how he was part of a great support system for Ogonna. I like that he was still pining for her after so many years of being apart. My guy was down baddd.

I really really love how they got back together.

I also love Ogonna’s friendship with Lara. It truly highlights the importance of friendship and community and how it provides a soft landing for survivors. Their relationship was heartwarming to see. It was free of judgment and full of support.

Overall, this was a really lovely story and I’ll be reading more of this author’s work.

[Lammie · Rating 4 out of 5]

“THE SENATOR’S DAUGHTER by Amaka Azie📚
This is one book I wouldn’t stop recommending. A perfect Nigerian romance book. If you’re looking into reading a second chance romance, a Nigerian novel, that explores the theme of friendship with some spice and of course plot twists, then this book is for you! You just need to get a copy an experience the story of Philip and Ogonna!

It’s a perfect love story, Amaka Azie when straight to business without wasting anybody’s time!

While this is part of a series( The Abuja Friend Series), you can also read it as a standalone story and trust me when I say, you’d definitely enjoy and come back for more!😊📚📚

[Sassha Reads❤️❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book

I like how the book hit on the topic of domestic violence and that it was imperative to get out of that situation. Philip and Ogonna had been together and in love for many years but due to circumstances beyond Ogonna's control, she had to end their relationship and marry someone else who was such a cruel man. I'm glad that she had a good friend in Lara to help her get away and that Ogonna and Philip found their way back to each other regardless of Stella with her dramatics.

[Frances · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a second chance romance, I love how the author dived into the theme of love, forgiveness and even betrayal, with a hint of madness,.
I loved how the book started with the previous relationship between the main characters. although I would have love see a little bit of how Ogonna dealth with what she went through governor with the governor.
It was nice seeing how ifeoma will do anything for her sisters but then it felt like she stopped living to give her sisters life.

[Renée · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just like the first book, 3 stars because it was interesting enough to keep me reading till the end.
I understood Ogonna's pain but Philip willing to get back to her so quickly seems very unrealistic to me.
And that is only one of the many problems I had with the plot.
That aside, it's one of those books (including the first one) where you just shut your brain off, take what's handed to you and enjoy the ride. And that's not a bad thing sometimes.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found myself wavering around just a bit while reading “The Governor’s Wife” by Amaka Azie. I was immediately interested in the story as she wastes no time in setting up the overall premise and conflict of the book (Why Ogonna and Philip split and their lives diverged). We are quickly brought to the present having a solid understanding of the backstory, as well as learning how their lives have turned out since – for better or worse. There were a LOT of things I liked in this book, but the one thing I noticed was that I didn’t feel the emotional effects of her abuse – it seems quickly glossed over in a way, more like a detail of her life than a significant experience. I admire how it prompts her to create positive changes – and this leads her back to Philip – but for some reason that part of the storyline didn’t have the impact I’d hope for. But at the same time, the storyline and the characters were great, and there was very good character development and insight (from both of them), and some crazy developments toward the end. It was unique and unpredictable, always a nice experience, especially in a genre that is fraught with derivative copycats. I love Amaka’s narrative voice, and would be interested in reading anything else she writes.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

African romance is rising
This book was authentic, it hit different points, it shone light and it was true to our traditions mingling with modern day life.
First time I've read Amaka Anzie and I loved it.

[Nnenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The issue of domestic violence and mental health especially in Africa is still a front burner. I love the way Amaka show cased that it not just happening to the poor but it's something that cuts across every socioeconomic strata. Ogonna and Philip's story is just a must read