"In this land, everyone wears a mask, some more skillfully than others."
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Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth
Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth is a 2021 novel written by Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka. It was released on 28 September 2021 by Bookcraft Africa.
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