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A Good Name by Yejide Kilanko is a stirring and poignant novel that explores the complexities of arranged marriage, cultural expectations, and the pursuit of the American dream. Told with compassion and insight, it is a story of identity, resilience, and the difficult choices faced by immigrants and women navigating two worlds.
✨ After twelve years in America, Eziafa Okereke has nothing to show for his sacrifice. Frustrated and ashamed, he returns to Nigeria in search of a young, obedient wife to mold into his ideal partner.
✨ Zina, just eighteen and full of ambition, dreams of education and independence—not marriage to a much older man. But bound by family pressure, she accepts her fate and relocates to Houston with Eziafa.
✨ As she trains as a nurse and adjusts to her new life, Zina is slowly awakened to the realities of her marriage and the limits of submission.
✨ Their turbulent union, shaped by unmet expectations and clashing dreams, spirals into emotional unrest—until Zina takes a bold stand to reclaim her voice and rewrite her future.
✅ Key Highlights
• A timely novel about immigration, gender roles, and cultural conflict
• Portrays the emotional realities of arranged marriages and marital power imbalance
• An essential read for fans of contemporary African literature and women's fiction
• Perfect for book clubs and readers exploring intersectional identities and diaspora experiences
• Written by a critically acclaimed Nigerian-Canadian author
⚡ A Good Name is ideal for:
• Readers of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, and Sefi Atta
• Book clubs exploring themes of migration, gender, and self-determination
• Literary fiction enthusiasts who appreciate layered storytelling and character-driven narratives
• Students of African literature, diaspora studies, and women’s studies

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Product Details

Attribute	Value
Title	A Good Name
Author	Yejide Kilanko
ISBN	—
Year Published	—
Pages	—
Format	Paperback
Weight	0.550 kg
Tags	A Good Name, Yejide Kilanko, Nigerian Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Immigrant Story, Diaspora, Marriage, Literary Fiction

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- About the Author: Yejide Kilanko

Yejide Kilanko was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, and now resides in Ontario, Canada. She is the author of the critically acclaimed debut novel Daughters Who Walk This Path, a Canadian national bestseller that was longlisted for the Etisalat Prize and the 2016 Nigeria Literature Prize. Her literary range includes fiction, poetry, novellas, and children's books.
Kilanko’s work is celebrated for its emotional honesty and its focus on women’s experiences, mental health, and social justice. With A Good Name, she continues to amplify the voices of those navigating complex cultural landscapes, particularly within the African and diaspora communities.