''Eyo'' is a 2009

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novel written by Nigerian author, Abidemi Sanusi DND published by WordAlive Publishers. The novel explores the theme opposing

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and

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using children who are trafficked to

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. ''Eyo'' was shortlisted for the

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in 2010.

Synopsis

Eyo, an illiterate 10-year-old girl was trafficked to the

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by her father with promises of a better life. Eventually, her five-year stay was as a domestic servant and eventually, a child sex slave. Before coming to overseas, Eyo lived in

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, Nigeria, and after she had moved abroad, she became a worker with much beats and hard threats. She is an illiterate, illegal immigrant with no family, friends, or means of escape. Atlas, Eyo is rescued from by a

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and nun who sent her back to Nigeria intending to rebuild her life. However, she faced more problem even after gaining freedom.

References

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External links

Abidemi Sanusi website
on

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