Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad
Stories
$40.19
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
18 March 2025
Summary
The anti-rom-com debut short story collection that took Nigeria by storm, featuring twelve “bewitching and revelatory” and “ridiculously entertaining” stories about the perils and pitfalls of dating men in Lagos, from a rising star of Nollywood.
“Sharply observational, funny and profound, this book is dynamic sociological satire that is as universal as it is specific.” –Bolu Babalola, author of Reese’s Book Club pick and national bestseller Honey and Spice
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780063316379 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0063316374 |
| Author: | Damilare Kuku |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 18 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 132mm x 201mm |
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Critics Review
“If you are over Valentine’s Day, Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad is for you.” - The Root
“If you’re going through a break-up and need a pick-me-up, this is the one for you.” - Huffington Post
“Ridiculously entertaining … Kuku does not resort to clichés or caricatures of men and women one-upping each other, instead she imparts gracious moments of femininity, reasonableness, compassion, confidence, and empowerment.” - Booklist (starred review)
“Kuku’s unflinching insight and irresistible charm promises profundity–and (mad) laughter.” - Shelf Awareness (starred review)
“A bewitching and revelatory portrait of Lagos.” - The New York Times
“Raucous and vibrant.” - Library Journal
“With this singular debut collection, Nigerian author Kuku digs into the trials and tribulations of dating and married life for women in Lagos… . Kuku finds both hideousness and humor in her precise details and candid, voice-driven characterizations. Readers who have had their own share of bad romances will appreciate the realness on display.” - Publishers Weekly
“Kuku is a studious writer who leans into humour, satire and astute observations… . Kuku’s stories are delectable and fun, but they also reveal the ridiculousness of gender expectations and the sexual politics that assign men and women rigid roles in intimate relationships.” - The Guardian
”‘Witty and utterly enjoyable! At the heart of every story is a juicy scandal waiting to unfold. This is definitely the best of Lagos situationships in three hundred pages.” - Sally Kenneth Dadzie, author of Stranger In Lagos
“Kuku’s provocative debut is a brilliant, witty, punchy account of the messiness of relationships.” - Refinery 29
Damilare Kuku
Damilare Kuku has worked as a radio presenter, scriptwriter, film producer, Nollywood actress, and director. Her first book, the story collection Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad, was a runaway bestseller in her native Nigeria. Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow is her first novel.
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