Nearly All The Men in Lagos Are Mad
Damilare Kuku
Description
A collection of short stories, structured as case-studies, and a form of love letter in solidarity with the women who have survived romantic relationships with men in Lagos….it deftly analyses the various archetypes women are likely to encounter in the dating scene in the city – from serial cheaters, to mummy’s boys, from the ‘fake it till you make it’ adherents to the ones who can’t commit. This book underscores with wit, humour, wisdom, and sensitivity the perils of trying to find lasting love and companionship in Africa’s craziest city that will prove universal and illuminating.
Review
There was a whole hype for this book and that was why I got it. The stories were gripping and nice though I felt it focused too much on s**xual/romantic relationships but I guess maybe that's how the life in Lagos is (A northern girl that can't relate). These are the stories I found the most interesting
- The Gigolo from Isale Eko
- Ode-Pus Complex
- I knew you
Generally, it's a great collection of stories and opens up a window to a certain part of Nigeria that tbh I doubt I can ever get used to life there.
Review date:21st October, 2023
