{"title":"Damilare Kuku","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the thought-provoking works of Damilare Kuku, a prominent voice in contemporary literature. As an author, Damilare Kuku captures the essence of societal norms and human relationships in her unique storytelling style, skillfully balancing humour and poignancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad\", Damilare weaves together an engaging tapestry of narratives that delve deep into the complexities of modern urban life and relationships. Her characters, brimming with wit and authenticity, navigate the bustling landscape of Lagos, offering readers a window into the city's vibrant yet challenging existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer latest work, \"Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow\", continues to showcase her flair for social commentary wrapped in engaging fiction. With sharp insights and a generous dose of humour, this novel explores the intersections of beauty standards and societal expectations, prompting readers to reflect on what truly matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth novels fall within the General Fiction category, reflecting the universal themes and accessible storytelling that make Damilare Kuku's works resonate with a wide audience. Whether you're a seasoned fiction aficionado or new to contemporary narratives, her books promise an enlightening and enjoyable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to explore Damilare Kuku’s compelling stories—rich in cultural context and human emotion—and discover why her work continues to captivate readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nearly-all-the-men-in-lagos-are-mad-by-damilare-kuku-9781800751934","title":"Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night, you will calmly put a knife to your husband's penis and promise to cut it off. It will scare him so much that the next day, he will call his family members for a meeting in the house. He will not call your family members, but you will not care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a story of a young lady who tries to find her oyibo soulmate on the streets of Lagos; another of a pastor's wife who defends her husband from an allegation of adultery; a wife takes a knife to her husband's penis; a night of lust between a rising musician and his Instagram baddie takes an unexpected turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad\u003c\/i\u003e underscores with wit, humour, wisdom, and sensitivity, the perils of trying to find lasting love and companionship in Africa's most notorious city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521452822764,"sku":"9781800751934","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3619433482829.jpg?v=1749013435"},{"product_id":"only-big-bumbum-matters-tomorrow-by-damilare-kuku-9781398529564","title":"Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKuku's stories are delectable and fun\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Queen of the banging book title . . . I loved it' \u003cb\u003eNIKKI MAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Sharply observational, funny and profound' \u003cb\u003eBOLU BABALOLA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad\u003c\/i\u003e comes a powerful polyphonic novel about family secrets, judgemental aunties and Brazilian butt lifts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly out of university, 20-year-old Témì has a clear plan for her future: she is going to surgically enlarge her backside, move to Lagos, and meet a man who will love her senseless. When she finally finds the courage to tell her family, at the funeral of her beloved father, her announcement causes uproar – because in Nigerian families, none of your business is private. Not even if it’s about your bumbum. But as they try to cure Témì of what they consider to be insanity, the long-buried secrets that bind and separate them are spilled in the process. In the end, it seems like Témì might be the sanest one of them all . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamilare Kuku uses her signature humour to reveal the ways a woman’s physical appearance can dictate her life and shows just how sharp the double-edged sword of beauty can be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550327656684,"sku":"9781398529564","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25749493482685.jpg?v=1749973440"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/damilare-kuku.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}