And Then He Sang a Lullaby

And Then He Sang a Lullaby is an extraordinary debut novel that explores the themes of love, freedom, and identity in a society steeped in homophobia.

The story follows August, a young Nigerian man who leaves his home to attend university and escape his overbearing sisters, only to find himself drawn to Segun, an openly gay student who works at a local cybercafé.

Despite their differences, the two forge a tender intimacy that defies the violence around them, but when a new anti-gay law is passed, their love must find a way to survive in a Nigeria determined to eradicate them.

With its searing honesty and profound beauty, And Then He Sang a Lullaby is a powerful debut that marks Ani Kayode Somtochukwu as a voice to watch.