Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad

”‘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

“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

“Kuku’s provocative debut is a brilliant, witty, punchy account of the messiness of relationships.” – Refinery 29

“If you’re going through a break-up and need a pick-me-up, this is the one for you.” – Huffington Post

“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

“If you are over Valentine’s Day, Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad is for you.” – The Root

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.