The Lagos Flash Fiction Series
Hilarious. Heartfelt. Unapologetically Nigerian.
Step into the vibrant, chaotic, and unforgettable world of Lagos through this addictive series of flash fiction collections. From the front seat of a ride-hailing cab to the bustling corridors of a new-generation bank, from luxury bakeries to lavish weddings (and the drama they invite), The Lagos Flash Fiction Series captures the city's pulse through the eyes of everyday professionals caught in extraordinary moments.
Created by acclaimed Nigerian author Tolulope Popoola, known as Africa's Flash Fiction Queen, each collection introduces a new character navigating their life, career, and relationships against the backdrop of Nigeria's largest city.
Meet:
- Bisi, the wedding planner who's seen it all: runaway brides, sabotage, and scandal.
- CJ, the best man whose loyalty is tested with every ceremony.
- Dayo, the talented baker serving high-maintenance clients and narrowly escaping disasters.
- Ladi, the ride-hailing taxi driver with a degree and different adventures on the streets of Lagos.
- Onome, the junior banker juggling career chaos, side hustles, and suitors.
Fast-paced, witty, and packed with cultural flavour, these stories are perfect for readers who love bite-sized fiction with depth, drama, and humour. Whether you're Lagos-born or Lagos-curious, this series offers a front-row seat to the city's quirks, charms, and challenges, one unforgettable episode at a time.
Start anywhere. Read in any order. Each collection is a standalone delight.
Autorentext
Tolulope Popoola was born in Lagos, Nigeria and has lived most of her adult life in the UK. She started her career as an Accountant, but discovered blogging in 2006, which rekindled her love for writing and telling stories. She took a few writing classes and then co-wrote an online fiction series which was well received. In 2012 Tolulope quit her Accounting career to focus on writing and publishing. She has published a novel and four collections of flash fiction stories, earning her the nickname of Africa's Flash Fiction queen. She is also a writing coach and consultant for aspiring authors. When she is not writing, she can be found reading, eating and listening to Afrobeats.