After a series of personal setbacks, Ina retreats to her grandparents� old home in Onilewa, a village alive with cherished memories from her childhood.
As she immerses herself in the village’s gentle rhythms, the echoes of her past resurface, forcing her to confront the wounds she had long tried to escape. Amidst the beauty of Onilewa and the warmth of its people, Ina discovers that strength arises from vulnerability, connection, and the courage to rebuild. With new beginnings on the horizon, she must decide whether to embrace the life unfolding before her or remain anchored to the weight of her past.
Àà nú Ifẹ� is a tender and poignant tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the enduring power of starting over. Through evocative prose and a deeply reflective narrative, Lara T. Kareem captures the delicate nuances of emotional resilience, inviting readers to explore what it truly means to face one's past and embrace the uncertainty of the future.
Lara T. Kareem is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans writing, poetry, visual art, and photography. Her latest project, Àà nú Ifẹ�, brings together these forms to create an immersive story that explores themes of healing, love, and resilience. Known for her emotional and relatable storytelling, Lara’s previous works, including her novel Not Just Another Interlude and her short story collection Love is Beautiful When in Bloom, capture her love for weaving heartfelt narratives. When not working or creating her next piece, Lara enjoys Korean dramas, anime, and reading manhwas and manga. She lives with her cat, Sisi, in the ever-bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria.