The novel follows the gripping and emotional journey of Sade, a woman navigating the heavy, often crushing weights of societal expectations and traditional marriage. Plagued by the fear of being single and the intense social stigma that comes with it, Sade enters into marriage primarily to secure acceptance and respect from her community. However, her hopes are quickly dashed as her first marriage unravels into a painful reality of betrayal, emotional neglect, and unfulfilled promises.
When tragedy strikes and she becomes a widow, Sade finds herself caught in the rigid web of cultural expectations yet again, leading to a second marriage that brings its own set of trials. As she confronts the realization that the men in her life are failing to provide the support, protection, and partnership she was promised, Sade is forced to re-examine her worth. Husband Is Useless is a raw, provocative, and deeply moving exploration of a woman's quiet rebellion, her endurance, and her ultimate quest to reclaim her identity from the confines of an unequal patriarchal structure.
Chinkemkasimma Cassidy Chukwuma is an actress, writer, screenwriter, content creator, digital creator, and storyteller working across screen, page, and social media platforms, with several years of experience across these mediums. On screen, she has appeared in Not Perfect Date and the reality show, Sparks Tribe.
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