The Black Book is a story which connects a forgotten past to a ruthless present. Everyday in Nigeria, and indeed Africa, young citizens face persecution by the systems which are meant to protect them. The powerful are often beyond the reach of civil society systems. But what happens when the corrupt system eats its own? This is the story of The Black Book. In telling this story, there was a deference to authenticity and simplicity, an acknowledgement that every silver lining has a dark cloud and every star was formed out of a violent darkness. This is a story without heroes, just people who are worse than others. In a world where no heroes exist, only truth matters, and silence is the enemy.

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