“Ridiculously entertaining . . . Kuku does not resort to clichés or caricatures of men and women one-upping each other, instead she imparts gracious moments of femininity, reasonableness, compassion, confidence, and empowerment.” — Booklist (starred review)
“A bewitching and revelatory portrait of Lagos.” — The New York Times
“Raucous and vibrant.” — Library Journal
“Kuku’s provocative debut is a brilliant, witty, punchy account of the messiness of relationships.” — Refinery 29
“If you’re going through a break-up and need a pick-me-up, this is the one for you.” — Huffington Post
“With this singular debut collection, Nigerian author Kuku digs into the trials and tribulations of dating and married life for women in Lagos. . . . Kuku finds both hideousness and humor in her precise details and candid, voice-driven characterizations. Readers who have had their own share of bad romances will appreciate the realness on display.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you are over Valentine’s Day, Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad is for you.” — The Root
“‘Witty and utterly enjoyable! At the heart of every story is a juicy scandal waiting to unfold. This is definitely the best of Lagos situationships in three hundred pages.” — Sally Kenneth Dadzie, author of Stranger In Lagos