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Tomilola Coco Adeyemo – Author of A Nollywood Christmas artwork

Tomilola Coco Adeyemo – Author of A Nollywood Christmas

African Books & African Literature: The Noisy Book Club Podcast
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On this episode of Author Chats, Host Benny sits down with Tomilola Coco Adeyemo to discuss her festive Nigerian romance novel, A Nollywood Christmas — exploring the inspiration behind the story, its characters, relationships, and the playlist that brings it all to life. Tomilola shares what it takes to write authentic, culturally rooted love stories for Nigerian readers and the diaspora, and what the future of romance fiction in Nigeria looks like. Topics covered: Nigerian romance fiction | Nollywood-inspired storytelling | African diaspora literature | Writing authentic love stories | Book club Nigeria This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of March. 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. Follow us on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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