Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions

Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi’s American debut, Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions, weaves together the interconnected stories of four Nigerian women—Nonso, Remi, Aisha, and Solape—who form a resilient sisterhood from their school days through adulthood. Moving between Nigeria and the United States, the novel explores themes of ambition, belonging, and transformation as these women navigate personal challenges, cultural upheavals, and the legacy of their homeland’s history. Through their journeys, Ogunyemi offers a profound and poetic portrait of hope, loss, and the pursuit of identity across continents.