In Our Own Ways by Yejide Kilanko

After a childhood in the backwaters of a Nigerian fishing town, up-and-comer Senami Mausi is proud of the man he has become. His sprawling compound is his castle and the beautiful Fadaka, daughter of the wealthy Silva family, is his queen. Thanks to the right pedigree and connections, Fadaka and Senami are living an enviable life.

However, cracks begin to appear in their marriage when they struggle to get pregnant. Family and the secrets behind the eventual conception threaten to destroy them. The joy from the arrival of the long-awaited child is short-lived as their marriage crumbles.

A master of self-reinvention, Senami disappears into thin air, taking the child and leaving Fadaka behind to pick up the pieces of her shattered reality. As the days stretch, Fadaka faces two choices: stay home and rebuild or fight for what is rightfully hers.

“…a triumph of unexpected sisterly bonds over patriarchy.” – Zukiswa Wanner, Author, London Cape Town Joburg

“…the author maintains a delicate balance between red-hot tension and tender moments.” – Martin Egblewogbe, Co-founder, Writers Project of Ghana

“This disturbing story will stay with you for a long time.” – Toni Kan, Author, The Carnivorous City

“…an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, poverty and the quest for significance, and the resilience of a mother’s spirit.” – Niran Adedokun, Author, The Danfo Driver in All of Us