Corals of Youth

Name: Corals of Youth
SKU: 96118
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₦21,000.00

Witty, cynical, informative. Get ready to be transported to a vibrant and culturally rich Lagos, Nigeria, in the 1970s-90s, through the eyes of a young girl growing up in a middle-class family from Ibusa, the Enuani region of Delta State.

“Corals of Youth” is a collective memoir that masterfully strings together the author’s experiences and those of her peers, creating a stunning literal mosaic of school life, escapades, relationships, and cultural influences. From the legacy missionary schools in Yaba, Lagos mainland now a tech hub, this book captures the essence of a bygone era, exploring the intersection of cultures, traditions, and identities. With each “coral bead” of memory, the author takes us on a journey of self-discovery, laughter, and nostalgia, painting a vivid picture of a city that has become a melting pot of cultures.

This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in a city where tradition meets modernity, and where the past and present blend seamlessly together. With its universal themes of courage and resilience, Friendship, love and family, and relatable characters, “Corals of Youth” is a story that will resonate with readers from all walks of life.”

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About the Author

Margaret Obiageli Olele is currently the Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Secretary of the American Business Council. Before this role, she was the Corporate Affairs director for Pfizer in West, East and Southern African Markets responsible for public affairs and communication engagements and for three years led the Access, Key Accounts, Tenders, and Institution Business in addition to the Corporate Affairs role. She has over 30 years of experience engaging governments in Africa on behalf of the private sector and 25 years of leadership experience in the Food and Pharma Industry traversing Government Affairs, Business Development, regulatory, communication, and Quality Management system auditing across sub-Saharan Africa. Margaret has provided expertise to Government Agencies including the technical standards and National Codex Alimentarius Committees of the Standard Organization of Nigeria, the Vetting and Compliance Panel of Nigeria Advertising Regulatory Agency in charge of vetting all advertising and communication materials and more recently National Office of Technology, Acquisition and Promotion.

She has also provided expertise and capacity-building advisory to patient Advocacy Groups, Chambers, Women, trade and industry associations on growth and expansion strategies. Some of these include the Africa Pharmaceutical Forum, International Alliance for Patient Associations (IAPO Africa), AMCHAM Cameroon, AMCHAM Mali and Wimbiz. Margaret hosts the American Business Council Podcast, The Business Exchange: How Business Works” and uses this platform to promote the visibility of women leaders, and entrepreneurs who are contributing to the different sectors of business in the Nigerian and African economies. Margaret is a fellow of the Advertising Practitioners’ Council of Nigeria, the highest award of the Advertising Profession in Nigeria. She has a BA in English and Literature, an MA in English, and an MSc. in Mass Communication specializing in Public Relations and Advertising. Margaret loves teaching and she was an Adjunct Faculty teaching brand strategy and Communication at the Graduate School of Media and Communication at the Pan Atlantic University among others.

Margaret has written several published articles and recently published her first book, titled “Corals of Youth’’. She worked with the coordinator of the Ogunde Foundation and played critical roles in the creative sector. She is on the Advisory Board of the Sickle Cell Foundation (SCAF). She is Married with two children.