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People Live Here is a bold and affecting novel that follows the journey of 25-year-old Kanulia, a single mother navigating personal and political turmoil across continents. Set in the wake of Nigeria's post-PMS subsidy crisis of 2012 and against the turbulent backdrop of a post-uprising Yemen, this novel blends personal resilience with global relevance in a way that is both captivating and compassionate.
✨ After securing a foreign-aid nursing position in Sana’a, Yemen, Kanulia finds herself immersed in an unfamiliar culture, working among a diverse group of eccentric but supportive coworkers from around the world.
✨ As she adapts to her new environment and takes in the beauty of the Old City’s architecture, she begins a deeper journey of self-discovery and emotional healing.
✨ Through trauma, friendship, and the complexities of her past, Kanulia evolves—returning to Nigeria a changed woman, prepared to make a life-saving impact on the crisis-ridden Northern border.
✨ A moving reflection on motherhood, migration, identity, and global humanitarianism, People Live Here is a modern literary gem from one of Nigeria’s most promising voices.
✅ Key Highlights
• A literary exploration of post-crisis Nigeria and Yemen through a woman’s intimate lens
• Merges contemporary political themes with deeply personal storytelling
• Appeals to readers of character-driven fiction, migration stories, and cross-cultural narratives
• Evokes themes of displacement, healing, and purpose
• Perfect for book clubs, African literature enthusiasts, and lovers of global fiction
⚡ People Live Here is ideal for:
• Readers interested in African women’s fiction and diaspora literature
• Fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Leila Aboulela, or Maaza Mengiste
• Anyone seeking stories that explore cultural identity, motherhood, and social change
• Educators, librarians, and students of African and Middle Eastern literature

Product Details

Attribute	Value
Title	People Live Here
Author	TJ Benson
ISBN	—
Year Published	—
Pages	—
Format	Paperback
Weight	0.500 kg
Tags	People Live Here, TJ Benson, Literary Fiction, African Novels, Migration, Post-crisis Fiction, Nigeria, Masobe Books, Female Protagonists

- About the Author: TJ Benson

TJ Benson is a celebrated Nigerian writer and portrait photographer whose work has been published in Transition Magazine, Expound, Catapult, and Jalada Africa. He was first runner-up for the 2016 Short Story Day Africa Prize and is a two-time writer-in-residence at the Ebedi Writers Residency in Nigeria.
His acclaimed short story collection, We Won’t Fade Into Darkness, was shortlisted for the Saraba Manuscript Prize before its publication in 2018 and has featured on numerous best debut lists. In People Live Here, TJ Benson reaffirms his gift for weaving compelling narratives that reflect both local and global realities with sensitivity, power, and grace.