Matilda reclines on the faded couch in the storeroom, pondering the intricacies of her life. This happens to be her cherished sanctuary in the Huges household, the sole place where peace and calm embrace her. Deep in thought, she wonders why her dad impedes her path to education, despite the family's abundance of resources.
Matilda harbors a dream to be the town's first female judge and a human rights activist. Fueled by passion and zeal, she aspires to be the beacon for young girls in her township facing circumstances akin to hers.
The frustration of her dad obstructing her education fuels an intense resentment within her. Contemplating a confrontation, she gazes at a majestic old dusty clock in the storeroom, and suddenly, an idea sparks.
She remembers a usual quote of her grandma "pri ma wo daakye nt3m ansa na aka akyi " .She decides to...
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The determined soul
General FictionMeet Matilda Ewurabena Hughes, born into a conservative African family that traditionally defines womanhood by domestic duties. Despite the odds stacked against her, she courageously battles for a better life. Cursed by her dad for seeking escape, t...