Maranatha AA

Feminist | Writer | Podcaster #writingCommunity

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

Friendship Illusion 😍😍
This is a contemporary fiction set in Nigeria. The main themes in the book are; Friendship dynamics, relationship, postpartum depression, female genital mutilation, love & desire.

It is available online on kindle

Rovingsheights
https://t.co/0ipiOHLU6g

[Amaka Azie @AmakaAzie]

📚✨ My September Reads! ✨

This month, I read one of my favourite books of all time, and that’s How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue. ❤️

#AmakaAzieReads

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

I didn’t say the one thing I’ve written about the most; women’s health and women’s issues.

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

I didn’t say the one thing I’ve written about the most; women’s health and women’s issues.

[Amaka Azie @AmakaAzie]

10 years of writing and publishing Nigerian romance novels.
All our stories matter!
Including our love stories 🥰
#NigerianRomanceBooks #AfricanRomanceBooks

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

That was the hardest thing to reconcile, but I made it work.

My hardest project yet.

A big shoutout to everyone reading and reviewing. It means the world to me.

It’s available on Kindle unlimited and paperback copies will be available in Nigerian stores soon

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

So happy that “Picture of Colours” paperback is ready!!!

This book needs your full attention to be enjoyable.

This is a book that cuts across different timelines and multiple POV. You will wonder why Tiwa is still young and a grown person in another person’s POV.

[Rosemary Okafor @OziomaRosemary]

OPEN STATEMENT

I have seen the conversations currently circulating on social media concerning the use of Uzoamaka Power’s likeness on the cover of my book, and I believe it is important that I address the matter myself.

First, I am the author of the book in question. There is no publisher involved in this work. It is an independently published book, which means I personally oversaw the publishing process.

Yes, I reached out to Uzoamaka Power concerning the use of her image. Unfortunately, I did not receive a response at the time. Out of excitement and, in hindsight, poor judgment, I proceeded to print the work. That was a careless mistake on my part, and I take responsibility for it.

I am not going to pretend that the situation did not happen, nor am I interested in shifting responsibility to a publisher or anyone else. I made the decision, and I acknowledge that I should have handled the matter differently.
However, I want to assure everyone that this is currently being addressed. I am already in communication with Uzoamaka Power’s team, and we are working towards an agreement and a proper resolution.

In the meantime, the cover has been changed. All new copies of the book now carry the new cover shown below, and the previous cover is no longer being used for new copies.

I understand why people are concerned about image rights, and I respect Uzoamaka Power and her team enough to work with them directly to resolve this properly.
So, please, lay your swords down for now. There is no need for further attacks, insults, or outrage on either side. This matter is already being handled directly with her team, and I am committed to correcting my mistake.

I am sorry for the oversight, and I appreciate everyone who brought the matter to my attention.
Thank you.

[SnrmanKiki @KikiowoAyorinde]

I know we’re all emotional, but we can’t crowdfund our way out of a dying economy. There are thousands of people like him who won’t get this kind of help. The real change is in 2027. We have to vote out the party that has impoverished the country

[Meredith Gay 🛋️✨ @MerGarza]

@meldevarona Btw she got arrested.

https://t.co/8qPHOd1Gkx

[Road to Rich Aunty @Ayomiepat_]

Those of us born between the early to late ’90s should be at the forefront of speaking out against this useless government.

I was 21 when Buhari became president. He ruled for 8 years, and now Tinubu has a high chance of doing the same. Buhari’s presidency ruined our 20s, and Tinubu is about to do the same to our 30s!

Can’t y’all see why, when someone speaks up, it should be an opportunity for others to join in?

E reach our turn, 1 million no fit rent 1 room a parlour for better place.
E reach our turn 2 million no fit buy car.

After all our hard work and struggles for a better life, this is what we get?

E come be like say we no dey progress.

I honestly envy those who made it out of this country before things got even worse.

[oseni rufai @ruffydfire]

The same NYSC that can’t rescue kidnapped corp members is threatening a corp member for speaking against the hardship in the country. NYSC ooo

[Inibehe Effiong @InibeheEffiong]

Look for the revised edition of the NYSC Bye Laws. You can download the extant Bye Laws on the NYSC website.

What someone posted under the comment section of your post should be from the outdated edition.

You people are defending madness in the name of supporting a terrible regime.

First, corps members are not civil servants or public servants. Section 2 of the NYSC Act states that every eligible Nigerian shall be called-up to serve for a continuous period of one year national service. It is National Service, not federal or civil service.

The NYSC is an agency of the Federal Government, but corps members are not employees of the federal government or staff of the NYSC. Corps members are not employed or recruited into the NYSC.

Second, the Certificate that is issued to corps members on completion of their National Service as prescribed in Section 11 of the NYSC Act is called Certificate of National Service, not certificate of employment. Corps members are not issued employment letters by the Federal or State Governments.

Third, every employee under the law (including the Labour Act, Employees Compensation Act, etc.) is entitled to be paid salary. That is the legal consideration for the services rendered.

Corps members are not paid salaries by the government (Federal and State). They are only paid paltry sums as allowances. Some States do not even pay allowances to corps members.

Fourth, the term employer as used in the NYSC Act is used loosely in relation to the Place of Primary Assignment where the corps member is posted to. Employers under the NYSC Bye Laws are only required to issue Letters of Acceptance to corps members posted to them, not letters of employment.

Fifth, there is nothing in the objectives of the Corps or scheme as enumerated in Section 1 of the NYSC Act that remotely supports the view that corps members are employees in the legal sense.

The NYSC was established by the military as a fallout of the civil war to promote national unity and interrelationship among Nigerians of different ethnic backgrounds.

Sixth, there is no provision in the NYSC Act that subjects corps members to civil service Rules.

Criticizing the President or the government is not an offence under the NYSC Act (See Section 13). It is also not an offence under the NYSC Bye Laws (See Section 4 of the Revised Bye Laws, 2011).

Seventh, I have watched all the videos of this lady that are being debated. There is nothing slightly partisan in her comments.

She merely expressed her justified frustrations with the state of affairs in the country, particularly the impact of the scourging inflation on her and other Nigerians. That is within her constitutional right to freedom of expression as guaranteed by Section 39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

I am in contact with the lady, we will ensure that her rights are protected if the need arises.

By the way, I entirely agree with her view that Tinubu is a TERRIBLE President.

I have attached some relevant Section of the NYSC Act on the objectives of the scheme and the provisions of the current Bye Laws relating to offences and penalties.

[Kossiso Udodi Royce @kossisoroyce]

@asemota

[Your favourite smallie @YoItzkiki_]

For lent, if you’re struggling to fast from food(especially if you’re not doing it with all your mind), maybe fast from other things that you do but doesn’t glorify God? You can also be helpful to others as a sacrifice this period. Volunteer, pray for ppl, be kinder & give alms

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

@VirtualBabeTess Aish, so sorry.

Get better

[Maranatha AA @Maraabutu]

I don’t have a sense of time anymore.

[Kevwe @kevwe_od]

Saw that women were deleting the Flo app and I googled to see why.
Found out there were concerns about the app sharing sensitive user data without consent.
If, as a man, you find yourself arguing with women over what app they use in tracking their periods, you’ve lost the plot.

[Moe @Mochievous]

The fact that men are vocalizing opinions on what apps women use to track their periods tells you exactly where we are in this world today.
Like, what gave you the audacity to think your opinions matter?

[Malachy Odo II @MalachyOdo1]

My cousin, Tochukwu Ezeagu has been missing since 23rd February, 2025 from the School for the Gifted, Gwagwalada, Abuja.

Please if seen, contact this number - 08035510701.

Pls RT