Welcome to Lagos: A Novel

Welcome to Lagos is a captivating novel that delves into the heart of contemporary Nigeria, offering a provocative portrait of a stratified city where society weddings feature "ice sculptures as cold as the unmarried belles" and thugs write tidy receipts for kickbacks extorted from homeless travelers.

When army officer Chike Ameobi deserts his post to escape the orders to kill innocent civilians, he embarks on a journey with a band of runaways who share his desire for a different kind of life.

Join Fineboy, a fighter with a rebel group, desperate to pursue his dream of becoming a radio DJ; Isoken, a 16-year-old girl whose father is thought to have been killed by rebels; and the beautiful Oma, escaping a wealthy, abusive husband.

Full of humor and heart, this high-spirited novel offers a thrilling escape into the world of aspirations and corruption in Nigeria.

With its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Welcome to Lagos is an extraordinary young writer's debut in the United States, sure to captivate readers from the very first page.