And Then He Sang a Lullaby

And Then He Sang a Lullaby, the winner of the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, tells the poignant story of August, a God-fearing track star who has moved away from home and the expectations of his overbearing sisters. It's his first semester at university in Enugu State, and he finds himself captivated by Segun, an openly gay student.

Segun is clear about what he wants: a relationship with a man who is comfortable in his own skin. As August and Segun's relationship develops, it becomes a tender intimacy that stands resilient against the violence that surrounds them. However, Segun can only endure being loved behind closed doors for so long. Their love faces unprecedented challenges when a law is enacted that criminalises gay marriage, putting their relationship to the ultimate test.