By Urowayino Jeremiah

Celebrated author Mabelle Prior is making waves again, not just through her bestselling novels like The New World, The Legacy of Agakpeland, Deadly Friendship, and The Secret Code, but through her fearless advocacy for women across Africa.

Known for weaving powerful African narratives, Mabelle continues to speak out whenever women are misunderstood or unfairly judged. Recently, she responded to criticism of women using beauty enhancements with a calm yet powerful statement that went viral:

“What you’re calling ‘deception’ is actually a symptom, not the disease… Many of us wear the wigs, the lashes, the beat face, not to trick anyone, but because it’s expected, praised, and economically advantageous… Instead of shaming the women caught in the trap, let’s dismantle the system that built it.”

Her words resonated deeply, sparking conversations about beauty standards, gender roles, and respect.

As she promotes her growing collection of novels, Mabelle continues to remind the world that storytelling and activism go hand in hand, and that the fight for dignity, truth, and justice is far from over.