Ahamefula: A Family’s Journey Through Detention and Loss

Name: Ahamefula: A Family's Journey Through Detention and Loss
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Ahamefula is a deeply personal account of one family’s harrowing journey through loss, injustice, and resilience in 1989 Nigeria—a year defined by the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) riots and the grip of military rule. When 21-year-old Ahamefula, a university student, is wrongly arrested during the chaos of nationwide protests and disappears without trial, his family is thrust into a relentless search for answers. As they navigate the opaque and indifferent corridors of government bureaucracy, they are also mourning the death of another child. The weight of these twin tragedies reveals the quiet, unwavering strength that binds them.

Told through the voice of Ezinne, who chronicles their unraveling and resilience with contributions from her family, this narrative captures the deeply human cost of a military government and its failures. It goes beyond the headlines to illuminate the lived experience of ordinary people caught in unusual times. Ahamefula is both a tribute and a testimony—a story of grief and courage, memory and love, and a family determined to speak their truth in the face of silence.

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About the Author

Ezinne is a result-oriented Project Management Professional with a strong grasp of project life cycles and a track record of delivering impact across continents.

Beyond her professional feats, she is deeply passionate about storytelling, mentoring, and creative expression. A lifelong writer, she has been journaling and creating stories since childhood, many of which remained unpublished until she began to share her voice more publicly. In 2017, she completed a Creative Writing Short Course with Penguin Random House South Africa, in partnership with GetSmarter, which reignited her commitment to the literary arts.

Ezinne founded The Female Professionals’ Book Club in 2017 to celebrate literature and champion causes important to girls and women. In 2023, she collaborated with 20 other professional women to co-author the book We Live These Lives, a collection of real-life narratives and shared experiences.

Ahamefula is her second published book—a continuation of her journey in using words to inspire and create impact.

Ezinne enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, and playing the piano. She lives in the United States with her husband and two daughters.