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Memoirs of a Lagos Baker (Lagos Flash Fiction Series #6) by Tolulope Popoola

Unscrupulous drivers, obnoxious women, two-faced fake lifers, and more all feature in Memoirs of a Lagos Baker, a fun-filled teaser of a read, perfect for fans of drama, humor, and romance.

Written by Akinwale
Published on May 3, 2025
Memoirs of a Lagos Baker

Meet Dayo, a hardworking baker based in Lagos, and listen as she shares the wondrous things that happen in the day-to-day life of a pastry chef and shop owner in downtown Lagos.

Unscrupulous drivers, obnoxious women, two-faced fake lifers, and more all feature in Memoirs of a Lagos Baker, a fun-filled teaser of a read, perfect for fans of drama, humor, and romance.

Thoughts

Memoirs of a Lagos Baker touches on several key human attributes, from deceit to arrogance, while emphasizing Lagos’s bustling, comic life and reputation as a city of high drama.

Through Dayo’s eyes, we see the lives of her many customers—their personal struggles, ironies, and differences—and her experiences running a pastry business in the heart of Lagos.

Within the African cultural context, the stories present Lagos as a city of many strange, stupendous, and hilarious occurrences, the perfect backdrop for a story that is halfway between entertaining and relaxing.

Verdict

The author’s steady and personal storytelling style makes Memoirs of a Lagos Baker an immersive read for lovers of quirky characters and wild scenarios.

Readers will appreciate Lagos’s dynamics better as described in its pages, through sweet, savory tastes and the POV of a busy baker.

Akinwale

The Tyrant Overlord. Fantasy buff and avid football fan.

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