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“I don't believe in the art-for-art's-sake philosophy. With the raw material before me and the gifts within me, I did my best to celebrate the voices and intelligence and sweetness and dreams of the children in spite of their chaotic, outer worlds.”

Quote by Uwem Akpan

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Uwem Akpan is a Nigerian Catholic priest, born in 1971. He is known for his focus on the plight of the poor and marginalized communities through his literary works, conveying profound social and moral messages. more

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