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Fairy Tale Inspirations
The Western tales you know, reimagined through Yoruba cosmology.
Cinderella → The Oba's Daughter
A stepmother, a torn gele and a palace ball. Filler copy — the full essay on what changes when Cinderella is Yoruba is being written.
Beauty and the Beast → The Tenant of Iwàrà Hall
Notes on how the fairytale villain is not always the beast. Longer writing forthcoming.
The Frog Prince → The Aremo's Bride
An enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage with her brother's best friend — because a curse binds their fates. Full entry coming with the release.
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