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And Then He Sang a Lullaby – A Tender and Defiant Queer Love Story from Nigeria

And Then He Sang a Lullaby is a courageous, lyrical debut novel by Nigerian writer Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, tracing the heart-rending journey of two young men determined to love in a world where their very existence is cri


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And Then He Sang a Lullaby is a courageous, lyrical debut novel by Nigerian writer Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, tracing the heart-rending journey of two young men determined to love in a world where their very existence is criminalized.
✨ The novel centers on August, a reserved, straight-passing university athlete, and Segun, an openly gay student with firm convictions and guarded emotions. Despite their different approaches to identity, they are drawn to each other at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
✨ When Nigeria’s Same Sex (Marriage) Prohibition Act is passed, August and Segun find themselves in an increasingly dangerous environment—one that tests their resolve, identity, and courage.
✨ Through arrests, rejection, and violence, they find glimmers of hope and compassion in each other’s arms and in unexpected allies.
✨ This is not just a story of romance—it's a powerful reckoning with the political, social, and familial realities that queer people in Nigeria must navigate every day.



Key Highlights
• A groundbreaking queer love story set in contemporary Nigeria
• A bold commentary on state-sponsored homophobia and youth resistance
• A powerful debut from one of Africa’s rising LGBTQ+ literary voices
• Rich in emotional depth, poetic language, and social relevance
• A must-read for lovers of political fiction, queer narratives, and African literature


And Then He Sang a Lullaby is perfect for:
• Readers seeking LGBTQ+ voices in African literature
• Fans of literary fiction exploring identity, love, and resistance
• Book clubs engaging in critical conversations about love and legality
• Human rights advocates, scholars, and students of gender and sexuality studies


Product Details


AttributeValue
TitleAnd Then He Sang a Lullaby
AuthorAni Kayode Somtochukwu
ISBN978-9786026145
Year Published2023
Pages
FormatPaperback
Weight0.500 kg
TagsQueer African Fiction, Nigerian Novels, Ani Kayode, And Then He Sang a Lullaby, LGBT Literature, Same-Sex Love, Literary Fiction



- About the Author: Ani Kayode Somtochukwu


Ani Kayode Somtochukwu is a Nigerian writer and queer liberation activist whose work centers around the lives, loves, and resistance of queer people in Africa. A passionate human rights defender, he is known for weaving stories that confront oppression with tender honesty and poetic force.
With And Then He Sang a Lullaby, Somtochukwu offers a landmark contribution to queer African literature—bold, unapologetic, and profoundly humane. He continues to be a voice for visibility, dignity, and freedom across the continent and beyond.