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Kiru Taye💋

@KiruTaye

Sensual African stories. Nigerian Romance Books. Read a different Africa. Founder @LoveAfricaPress | Co-Founder @RWOWA (she/her)

 London, UK
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Joined June 2011
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I wrote a book and it's out today. Brutal Beauty is a Nigerian mafia romance with Beauty and the Beast meets Gangs of Lagos vibes. It's available widely: kindle, apple, nook, kobo, google, sona app, etc
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In Nigeria, a 26 year old woman, Mary Habila was found naked and dead on the floor of the Minister of works @DaveUmahi house. No investigations happened and he said the President told him to “carry on.”
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BREAKING: Spain's Minister of Transport has resigned after train crash left 69 people dead
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is what we have been talking about on here. Just look at the details of this door! I would appreciate more carpenters, weavers, carvers and painters doing Afrocentric work sharing it here so we can connect. A good number of people have been asking me where they can get magnificent work like this. So if you are in Kenya and building or renovating, you have no excuse to go for a plain door or plain furniture when @Gakumo_Migwi shares work like this! God is in the details.
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Mvule timber with African Inspired Designs. The Complex is The Angelou - Athena along James Gichuru Road.
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Today, I have been overwhelmed with messages of condolences and tributes to my wonderful mother. I just want to thank all my friends and followers and let you know how appreciative my entire family and I are of your support. My mother lived a quality life till the end and we are very grateful we had her for so long. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
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#bookoftheday: Brutal Beauty by @KiruTaye She asked the Beast for revenge. He demanded her hand in marriage. link.amazon/B0fCogRKz
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Readers who want to crash out while reading a book—this one's for you! Four new highlight colours, emoji reactions, private notes and more all in the new Sọna Reader. readsona.com/download #booktwitter #africanbooks #reading #readingapp #sonabooks
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Okay, dark romance readers—the Beast is officially here. 🌹🖤 Brutal Beauty by Kiru Taye is out now! Dani needs revenge, and Idehen can make it happen. The catch? He wants her to marry him. So, yes—things get complicated fast. kirutaye.com/brutal-beauty #NigerianRomance
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📚⚽ Against the Run of Play and Offside Trap by Kiru Taye are now on the Sona App! Download @readsona and start reading. 🦋 #KiruTaye #NigerianRomance #SportsRomance
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We don’t use breeze blocks enough in modern African homes. Shade. Airflow. Privacy. Beautiful patterns of light. One simple material can do all four.
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PREORDER Brutal Beauty by Kiru Taye now: tinyurl.com/BBpreorderlinks
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She asked the Beast for revenge. He asked for her hand in marriage. Daniella Badu only wanted one thing: to make the man who ruined her life pay. But Idehen Cruz does nothing for free. Not mercy, protection, nor vengeance.
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She asked the Beast for revenge. He asked for her hand in marriage. Daniella Badu only wanted one thing: to make the man who ruined her life pay. But Idehen Cruz does nothing for free. Not mercy, protection, nor vengeance.
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Start reading Riding Rebel now: kirutaye.com/riding-rebel
Riding Rebel | Kiru Taye, Author

Riding Rebel | Kiru Taye, Author

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Meet Tony Essien Rebel. Risk-taker. The Essien brother who refuses to fit the mould.
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Meet Tony Essien Rebel. Risk-taker. The Essien brother who refuses to fit the mould.
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Start reading Riding Rebel now: kirutaye.com/riding-rebel
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Riding Rebel | Kiru Taye, Author

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🔥 COVER REVEAL 🔥 The Beast has arrived… Meet Brutal Beauty by Kiru Taye. She asked him for revenge. He demanded her hand in marriage. Dark romance. Age gap. Forced proximity. Marriage of convenience. Beauty and the Beast vibes. 🌹🖤 Releases 28 Sept 2026. #preordernow
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Brutal Beauty | Kiru Taye, Author

Brutal Beauty | Kiru Taye, Author

Brutal Beauty is an age-gap, forced-proximity, marriage-of-convenience romance with opposites-attract chemistry, danger, desire, and a Beauty and the Beast twist. It can be read as a standalone, but...

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I didn't even know immersive historical fantasy was a genre until someone told me that's exactly what I had written. So... hi, everyone. I write immersive historical fantasy. My story is set in an ancient Igbo land. There isn't a fictional kingdom or an invented culture. Instead, I built the story around real ancient Igbo kingdoms, traditions, taboos, customs, myths, legends, deities, hills, valleys, trade routes, and the rich spiritual worldview of our people. History is the foundation. Fantasy is woven into its soul. And the best part? It's dark.
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Lagos fondant shortage + a high-profile wedding in 5 days = Dayo's biggest challenge yet! 😱 Is she about to pull off a baking miracle? 🍰 Memoirs of a Lagos Baker by Tolulope Popoola - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYLB1P3T #TalesFromLagos #LagosLife #WorkplaceDrama #FlashFiction
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