Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku

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Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad is a collection of twelve short stories featuring characters with unique voices and stories that represent the diverse class, gender and ethnic melting pot that is Lagos.

Theres a story of a young lady who tries to find her oyibo soulmate on the streets of Lagos; another of a pastors wife who defends her husband from an allegation of adultery; a wife takes a knife to her husbands penis; a night of lust between a rising musician and his Instagram baddie takes an unexpected turn.

From Ikorodu to Yaba, Ilupeju to Victoria Island, the stories underscore with wit, humour, wisdom and sensitivity, the perils of trying to find lasting love and companionship in Africas most notorious city that will prove universal and illuminating.

Theres a story behind every hustling, hopeful, striving Lagosian trying to make their way to a better life and Damilare Kukus characterisations are brilliant distillations of this recognisable mind-set.

Every story is layered; these are people and choices you may recognise in yourself and people you know. Ultimately, these stories will make you laugh, think, feel and remind us all that we are not alone.