Children feed their minds in Lagos slum library

DW (English) 2022-03-18

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In one of the biggest slums in Lagos, Nigeria, some children find peace, quiet, and books – thanks to a small, free library in their neighborhood. DW's Amaka Okoye met one ambitious teenager who feeds his mind and dreams there.
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