MAY BOOK OF THE MONTH

Bitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé

With a mother-daughter relationship at its heart, Bitter Honey explores relationships, resilience, and what it means to fully wear your skin and carve your own space in this world. The first standalone novel from Lolá Ákínmádé is her most ambitious yet, spanning four decades and three continents.

interview

A Conversation with Lola Akimade

Interview by Femi Omatade

Femi Omotade from nb. interviewed Lola Akinmade Åkerström about her new book, Bitter Honey, as well as many other topics, including her journey as a writer, how her experiences as a Nigerian woman in Sweden have influenced her storytelling, and the themes of motherhood, agency, and resilience.

“One of my absolute favourite quotes is a Yoruba proverb – the sky is big enough for all birds to fly. That is how I operate; I operate with an abundance mindset.”