In this stunning collection, nine Nigerian women discover what it means to confront traditional expectations that have held them hostage for too long.

Meet Ifeoma. She's been ready to leave her violent husband for some time, but her plans for a quiet departure take an unexpectedly gruesome turn...

Nkechi, a housemaid for a rich Lagos family, bears the weight of her Madam's wrath when she discovers her husband's dark secret.

In London, Riliwa meets Mary, a guardian angel full of advice, wisdom and practical support as she navigates her unfamiliar new home. But it soon becomes clear that Mary's kindness comes at a price.

Passionate, raw, and full of heart, Fetto brings to life the rich diversity of Nigerian women's experiences in these wide-ranging stories.

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

About the Author

Funmi Fetto is a London-based journalist and editor, and is currently the Style Editor at British Vogue. As a digital and print journalist, she has worked and written for numerous publications and organizations including Glamour.com, Vanity Fair, InStyle, Sunday Times Style, Guardian and Tatler.

Funmi is the author of the bestselling book Palette: A Black Beauty Bible for Women of Colour and a columnist at the Observer. Her work largely intersects across art, beauty, culture, race and identity.

Book Information
ISBN 9780861547708
Author Funmi Fetto
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Magpie
Publisher Oneworld Publications