To cheat on someone
If you cheat on your husband or your wife, you commit adultery.
Niger Delta
A region of Nigeria rich in oil.
Female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation (or FGM) is the practice involving the removal of parts of female genitalia. It is a criminal offense in many countries. Blessing encounters it in the novel.
Sunbird
A sunbird is a brightly colored bird native to parts of Africa and Middle Eastern countries.
Black gold
A term used to refer to crude oil. Crude is black in color but 'gold' because it is an expensive commodity.
