Jollof Today, Tears Tomorrow: How Nigerian Men Season Your Heart With Sorrow

The story is focused around a young igbo girl Adanna who comes to Lagos with the promise of conquering it and creating a name for herself, but Lagos had other plans for her. She encounters the famed Yoruba demon of Lagos and experiences her share of heartbreak,

Attention to all Lagos babes and Naija queens! Are you ready for a story spicier than Mama Put's pepper soup and more dramatic than a Nollywood blockbuster? Look no further than "Jollof Today, Tears Tomorrow" - the ultimate Nigerian woman's guide to surviving heartbreak, dodging family pressure, and finding your own happily-ever-after!

Meet Adanna Okafor, a babe so fine she could make Davido say "Assurance" twice. She thought she had it all: a man finer than Wizkid, a job smoother than agbada material, and a future brighter than Lagos street lights (when NEPA decides to cooperate o). But faster than you can say "O por," her world comes crashing down like a melting ice cream in Oshodi traffic.

Watch Adanna navigate the chaos of modern Lagos romance:

• Dodge Aunty Ngozi's weekly "When are you bringing home a husband?" calls with the skill of a Danfo driver avoiding LASTMA
• Survive dating apps where every guy claims to be an "entrepreneur"
• Master the art of eating your feelings with more jollof than Iya Basira can cook in a month

From disastrous dates at Chicken Republic to awkward encounters at Eko Hotel's Sunday brunch, Adanna's journey will have you laughing, crying, and saying "Ah ah!" more times than a Patience Ozokwor movie marathon.

But it's not all tears and chin-chin, o! As Adanna rediscovers her inner Slay Queen, she learns that the secret ingredient to happiness isn't finding the perfect man - it's perfecting the art of loving yourself (and maybe perfecting your jollof recipe too, because let's be real, that's equally important).

"Jollof Today, Tears Tomorrow" is the literary equivalent of your best friend's shoulder to cry on, mixed with the wisdom of a thousand Nigerian mothers, and sprinkled with the humor of Basket Mouth on his best day. It's for every woman who's ever been told she's "overripe for marriage," who's battled Lagos traffic and workplace sexism with equal fierceness, and who knows that sometimes, the best therapy is a good cry followed by a bowl of ice cream and Wizkid's latest hit.

Warning: Side effects may include spontaneous laughter in public places, sudden cravings for chin-chin, and the irresistible urge to send "You need to read this!" messages to your entire squad. Your move-on game will be so strong, your ex will need Google Maps to find you!

Don't be a mumu, grab your copy today! Because in Lagos, you never know when you'll need a good laugh, a good cry, or a good reminder that you're the real MVP of your own life story. Jollof today, fabulousness forever!

Author: Muyiwa Judah

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Oct 07, 2024

Number of Pages: 110 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798341400566