Tolulope Popoola has earned the nickname of “Africa’s flash fiction Queen” and for good reason! If you’re a fan of short, hilarious, quirky stories with a twist, you would love her work. Click below to find out more and buy the ebooks from any of your favourite ebook retailers!
After a long break, Tolulope Popoola, Africa’s Flash Fiction Queen, is back! And this time, she’s bringing five brand-new, fast-paced, drama-filled collections that will keep you laughing, gasping, and shaking your head in recognition. Check them out below and pre-order now!
Release Date: 1 May 2025 🙂
Book Title: Memoirs of a Serial Best Man
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Memoirs of a Serial Best Man is a collection of witty, funny and unforgettable wedding stories from the point of view of the best man, written by Africa’s Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola.
Meet CJ, the charming, ever-reliable best man who has stood beside countless grooms, delivering speeches, calming nerves, and sometimes preventing complete disasters.
In this witty and entertaining collection, CJ shares the wildest, most hilarious, and jaw-dropping wedding mishaps he has encountered, from missing wedding rings to runaway grooms, surprise exes, overzealous in-laws, and drunken best man speeches gone terribly wrong. No matter how picture-perfect a wedding may seem, CJ knows that something will go sideways. But as a seasoned best man, he’s always ready to fix the mess, save the day, and ensure the couple gets their happily-ever-after.
Told with humour, heart, and a sharp eye for detail, Memoirs of a Serial Best Man is a delightful ride through the highs and lows of Nigerian weddings, where love and drama go hand in hand.
Perfect for fans of romantic comedies, wedding dramas, and anyone who has ever attended (or survived) a Nigerian wedding.
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Book Title: Memoirs of a Lagos Junior Banker
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Memoirs of a Lagos Junior Banker is a collection of hilarious, dramatic, and sometimes ridiculous stories about the world of Nigerian banking, written by Africa’s flash fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola.
Welcome to the chaotic world of Onome Eferogho, a fresh graduate, ambitious banker, and reluctant survivor of the madness that is Lagos banking.
After securing a job at a prestigious bank in Victoria Island, Onome dreams of career success, financial independence, and saving enough money for her Master’s abroad. From dodging a boss that doesn’t understand boundaries, to scandals, fraud attempts, and even customers trying to use school fees for Brazilian hair, Onome soon realises that in Lagos banking, you either develop thick skin or resign.
This collection of fast-paced, witty, and engaging short stories will make you laugh, shake your head, and appreciate the beautiful madness that is life as a Lagos banker.
Perfect for fans of humorous workplace dramas, Nigerian satire, and relatable, laugh-out-loud storytelling!
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Book Title: Memoirs of a Lagos Taxi Driver
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Memoirs of a Lagos Taxi Driver is a collection of funny, fast paced and engaging short stories written by Africa’s Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola.
Lagos, the city where the roads are wild, the traffic is merciless, and every ride is an adventure waiting to happen.
Meet Oladipupo, or Ladi for short, an ex-banker turned ride-hailing driver, navigating the unpredictable streets of Nigeria’s most chaotic city. Armed with his trusty Toyota Corolla, a playlist of afrobeats hits, and an unshakable sense of humour, Ladi picks up passengers from every corner of Lagos, from club-hopping influencers to runaway brides, suspicious businessmen, dramatic lovers, and pastors determined to save his soul.
Each trip is a new story. Each passenger is a new mystery. And in a city where anything can happen, Ladi has learned to expect the unexpected.
Witty, fast-paced, and full of laugh-out-loud moments, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever been stuck in Lagos traffic, had a bizarre taxi experience, or simply loves a good story about the everyday madness of city life.
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Book Title: Memoirs of a Lagos Baker
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Cakes, Chaos, and Lagos Wahala. Welcome to the wild world of a Lagos Baker!
Dayo thought leaving her IT career to run a luxury cake business would be sweet and simple. Instead, she found herself knee-deep in buttercream battles, fondant-fuelled madness, and Lagos customers who bring more drama than a Nollywood blockbuster.
In Memoirs of a Lagos Baker, Tolulope Popoola serves up hilarious, heart-warming, and sometimes jaw-dropping stories from the world of Lagos events. Whether she’s rescuing wedding cakes from the brink of disaster, dodging fake money at the counter, or unexpectedly finding a little romance between cake orders, Dayo’s journey proves that in Lagos, cake is never just cake.
Funny, dramatic, and full of the irresistible energy of Lagos, this book is perfect for lovers of food, business, and behind-the-scenes event industry chaos. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens in a baker’s kitchen, or just love a good laugh, Memoirs of a Lagos Baker is your next must-read!
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Book Title: More Adventures of a Lagos Wedding Planner
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Welcome back to the glamorous, chaotic, and unpredictable world of Lagos weddings!
In More Adventures of a Lagos Wedding Planner, written by Africa’s Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola, Bisi, the ever-resourceful wedding planner, is back with more jaw-dropping tales from the frontlines of high-society nuptials. From missing brides to surprise ex-husbands, from family feuds over aso-ebi to wedding cakes toppling over, no two weddings are ever the same. With the precision of a military strategist and the patience of a saint, Bisi navigates meddling in-laws, last-minute disasters, and guests who bring more drama than an entire Nollywood film set.
Whether you’re a fan of weddings, love Lagos drama, or just enjoy a fast-paced, witty read, More Adventures of a Lagos Wedding Planner will keep you laughing, gasping, and turning the pages.
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Book Title: Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner is a collection of humorous and shocking flash fiction stories written by Africa’s Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola.
Meet Bisi, a sharp-witted and unflappable wedding planner who has seen it all. In this collection of juicy, fast-paced short stories, Tolulope Popoola masterfully captures the humour, drama, and pressure of planning Lagos society weddings. Whether it’s a mother-in-law hijacking the ceremony, a groom’s side chick causing a scene, or a family brawl over souvenirs, no wedding goes as planned. This book is a must-read for anyone who believes that behind every fairytale wedding, there’s a planner working overtime to keep the magic alive.
Perfect for fans of wedding drama, sharp humour, and scandalous twists, Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner will have you laughing, gasping, and thanking the heavens that it’s not your wedding.
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Book Title: Fertile Imagination
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Fertile Imagination is a collection of flash fiction stories written by Tolulope Popoola. It includes themes of love, loss, surprise, humour death, abuse and lots more. Each story is less than 500 words, but nevertheless, they still pack a punch and deliver enough twists and suspense to leave you wanting more! This is bite-sized fiction at its best, perfect if you have little time for reading long books.
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Book Title: Looking For Something
Author: Tolulope Popoola
Genre: Flash fiction; Short stories
Format: Ebook
Book Description: Looking for Something is another collection of interesting, witty and exciting flash fiction stories written by Africa’s flash fiction queen, Tolulope Popoola. This collection includes stories with twists and turns that you will not see coming! If you enjoyed reading her first collection, Fertile Imagination you’re going to love this one too. This collection features themes such as fatherhood, grief, relationships, betrayal, domestic abuse, friendship and more! Each story is short and straight to the point.
Perfect if you enjoy reading short, punchy stories.
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