Fine Boys is a vivid coming-of-age story that captures the experiences of Nigeria’s Generation X as they navigate the turbulence of pro-democracy movements, systemic corruption, and escalating campus violence.
Ewaen, a restless teenager from Warri, finds an escape from his parents’ strained marriage when he gains admission to the University of Benin. With new friends, he explores the freedom of university life, spending time in parking lots and bantering in a blend of Pidgin and English. But their carefree days are soon threatened by university strikes and the rise of violent confraternities that spread fear across campus. As chaos descends, Ewaen and his friends must make a choice: adapt to survive or risk being drawn into the confraternities’ ruthless world.
In his engaging, witty style, Eghosa Imasuen brings the Nigeria of the 1980s and 1990s to life, set against the pro-democracy protests, the dashed hopes of June 12, and the dark reign of Abacha. Fine Boys is a powerful, intimate portrayal of a generation shaped by political upheaval and the desire for a better future.
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