Stay With Me: A Novel Exploring Love and Infertility in Nigeria

Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo is an unforgettable, heart-wrenching novel that entwines cultural complexities with the deeply personal struggles of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of modern Nigerian society, this debut novel captures the essence of a couple's arduous journey through infertility, family pressures, and the trials of love gone awry. With a narrative rich in emotional depth, Adebayo deftly weaves together the lives of Yejide and Akin, presenting...

Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo is an unforgettable, heart-wrenching novel that entwines cultural complexities with the deeply personal struggles of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of modern Nigerian society, this debut novel captures the essence of a couple's arduous journey through infertility, family pressures, and the trials of love gone awry. With a narrative rich in emotional depth, Adebayo deftly weaves together the lives of Yejide and Akin, presenting readers with a compelling tale that explores the boundaries of devotion and the challenges of maintaining one's identity amidst societal expectations. The story unfolds with a gripping pace, drawing the reader into Yejide's poignant quest for motherhood, and Akin's struggles to navigate his roles in a traditional yet evolving world.