From 9 to 5 to Novelist: Zainab Uche Imam on Writing, Romance, and Love, Lagos & Other Complications
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In this episode of the Noisy Book Club Podcast, Benny sits down with author Zainab Uche Imam, the mind behind our Book of the Month, Love, Lagos and Other Complications.
Zainab shares her unexpected journey from balancing a 9-to-5 career to embracing her identity as a writer, after believing music would be her first creative path.
They explore the emotional shift of realising that people are not only reading her work but connecting with it.
They also discuss the evolving landscape of romance fiction in Nigeria, her hopes for the genre, and what authentic love stories rooted in Lagos mean for today’s readers.
This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book, its themes, and the growing voice of contemporary Nigerian romance.
Perfect for: Fans of contemporary romance, Nigerian literature, urban storytelling, aspiring novelists.
This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book, its themes, and the growing voice of contemporary Nigerian romance. Get your tickets to attend here.Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations.
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