The Spider King's Daughter (22 page)

My mother, Dr Mariam Onuzo for always sharing in my triumphs and failures.

My sisters Dilichi Lawal for investing in my writing and Dinachi Onuzo for her encouragement.

My brothers Chinaza Onuzo and Kassim Lawal who read the early drafts.

My extended siblings Chidinma Chigbo, Ngozi Okerulu, Ifeanyi Okoye, Funlola Ekundayo and Olusegun Ekundayo who stayed up one night and plotted the first draft with me.

My cousins Ebube Onuzo, Opeyemi Atawo and Chidinma Onuzo for their insightful criticisms.

Aunty Sola Adegbọmire for helping me with legal research.

My friends Melanie Cheng, Claudia Li, Moyo Kupoluyi, Sharon Lo and Olivia Digby who commented honestly.

My teachers Ms Jackie Askew, Mrs Nicola Young and Ms Janet Thomas, who taught me to write carefully and concisely.

Reverend Terry Hemming.

My earlier English teachers, Mrs Dafeta, Mrs Andieke, Mrs Onafowakan.

Pastor Bajo Akisanya for his prayers and advice.

Aunty Angela, Aunty Vero and Aunty Hope who changed my diapers. 

First published in
2012
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