Both girls are tested in ways that awaken a mystical, formidable power deep within themselves. The twin girls were separated at birth, a price paid to ensure their survival from Eze Ochichiri, the man who rules the Kingdom of Nri. Though miles apart, both girls share an indestructible bond: they share the same blood, the same face, and possess the same unspoken magic, thought to have vanished with the lost gods. While the more reserved Sinai resides in the cold and political palace of Nri. Strong-willed Naala grows up seeking adventure in her quiet and small village. Daughters Of Nri explores their epic journey of self-discovery as they embark on a path back to one another. Goddesses who grow up believing that they are human. The only remnants of their existence lie in two girls. Reni has now used her gift to reimagine the Nigerian land untouched by the scars of colonialism, and instead enriched with its deep, old and powerful magic in her debut book Daughters of Nri, the first instalment of The Return Of The Earth Mother series.Īuthor Links: Instagram – Twitter – WebsiteĪ gruesome war results in the old gods’ departure from earth. Her active imagination was the cause of many terrible nightmares, beautiful daydreams and colourful white lies. Reni K Amayo was born and raised in London to two Nigerian immigrant parents. And it is with immense pleasure that I get the opportunity to show you all the book cover and official blurb today! I literally gasped when I saw the cover because it was that gorgeous. I mean, listen: Nigerian fantasy! Has Old Gods! About two sisters! A reimagining of Nigeria untouched by colonialism, but instead rich with magic!Īnd now that I’ve seen the book cover? I’m beyond excited. I crossed paths with this story earlier this year, and loved Amayo’s pitch. Amayo reached out to me and asked whether I would want to host a cover reveal of her debut book, Daughters of Nri, you can imagine how excited I was.

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