Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku
The debut novel from the bestselling author of the short story collection, Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad, which was a runaway success and bestseller in Nigeria.
Praise for Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad:
'Sharply observational, funny and profound, this book is dynamic sociological satire that is as universal as it is specific' Bolu Babalola, author of Reese’s Book Club pick Honey and Spice
‘Captures the experience of navigating the strange and wondrous world of love and intimacy in Africa’s most enigmatic city … Kuku’s stories are delectable and fun, but they also reveal the ridiculousness of gender expectations and the sexual politics that assign men and women rigid roles in intimate relationships’ Guardian
'Witty and utterly enjoyable! At the heart of every story is a juicy scandal waiting to unfoldThis is definitely the best of Lagos situationships in three hundred pages' Sally Kenneth Dadzie, bestselling author of Stranger In Lagos
'Kuku astounds with her presentation of modern day Lagos, Africa’s most notorious city that’s one of the fastest growing in the world' Tatler
'If you're going through a break-up and need a pick-me-up, this is the one for you' Huffington Post
'Kuku’s provocative debut is a brilliant, witty, punchy account of the messiness of relationships' Refinery29
'Sharply observational, funny and profound, this book is dynamic sociological satire that is as universal as it is specific' Bolu Babalola, author of Reese’s Book Club pick Honey and Spice
‘Captures the experience of navigating the strange and wondrous world of love and intimacy in Africa’s most enigmatic city … Kuku’s stories are delectable and fun, but they also reveal the ridiculousness of gender expectations and the sexual politics that assign men and women rigid roles in intimate relationships’ Guardian
'Witty and utterly enjoyable! At the heart of every story is a juicy scandal waiting to unfoldThis is definitely the best of Lagos situationships in three hundred pages' Sally Kenneth Dadzie, bestselling author of Stranger In Lagos
'Kuku astounds with her presentation of modern day Lagos, Africa’s most notorious city that’s one of the fastest growing in the world' Tatler
'If you're going through a break-up and need a pick-me-up, this is the one for you' Huffington Post
'Kuku’s provocative debut is a brilliant, witty, punchy account of the messiness of relationships' Refinery29
Damilare Kuku is the author of Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow. Her debut collection of stories, Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad, was a runaway bestseller in Africa upon its release in 2021 and was named the bestselling fiction title of 2022 in Nigeria. Damilare has worked as a radio presenter, scriptwriter, film producer, actor and director. She also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the arts, has lectured at universities on feminism and the art of storytelling through pictures, and has spoken at mentorship events organised by the United Nations for young girls in Lagos.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781398529564 |
| ISBN 10 | 1398529567 |
| Title | Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow |
| Author | Damilare Kuku |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-07-18 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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