Hail Mary

Nine women, nine stories, woven together in a stunning collection rooted in contemporary Nigeria.

Hail Mary, Funmi Fetto's unforgettable debut, brings to life the stories of nine Nigerian women as they navigate race, class, and prejudice, from Lagos to London.

Meet Ifeoma. She's been ready to leave her violent husband for a long time, but her plans for a quiet departure take an unexpectedly gruesome turn. Nkechi, meanwhile, dreams of saving up to escape the drudgery of work as a housemaid for a rich Lagos family. But when 'Madam' discovers her husband's secret, she starts casting around for someone to blame, and her eye naturally lands on Nkechi. Thousands of miles away in London, Riliwa is struggling to find her feet in a new city. Mary takes her under her wing: a guardian angel full of advice, wisdom, and practical support. But Riliwa is about to learn that nothing comes free.

Passionate, raw, and full of heart, Funmi Fetto's rich debut collection shows us women torn between aspiration and social pressure, between fear and courage, the expectations of tradition, and the desire to stand apart.