Kingsley’s mother, Augustina discovers his wealth is derived from fraudulent 419 scams triggering a dramatic… — Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Kingsley’s mother, Augustina discovers his wealth is derived from fraudulent 419 scams triggering a dramatic confrontation and profound emotional estrangement. Kingsley argues that his illegal actions were necessary sacrifices for his family's survival while his mother rejects this. In her own view, honorable poverty over tainted money.
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