Water Baby

'A brilliant evocative read. In Okereke's hands, Makoko is a world full of heart and beauty.' - Irenosen Okojie, author of Butterfly Fish

'Such a beautifully written novel, full of vibrant imagery and characters who leap off the page. I loved going on Baby's journey with her. This book serves as a reminder that often what we dream of is right in front of us.' - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City

'A captivating, surprising, beautifully structured narrative about grief and loss, but also strength, joy and the value of friendship.' - Gemma Seltzer, author of Ways of Living

'The writing was so rich that I could smell Makoko, I could taste the food and I could hear the characters.' - Foluso Agbaje, author of The Parlour Wife

'Water Baby is one of those rare books that takes you somewhere utterly unfamiliar and makes you feel instantly at home. It’s funny, intriguing, vibrant, and beautifully written.'-Simon Toyne, author of The Sanctus Trilogy

'A moving story of loss, love, community, and dreams. Okereke writes her characters with so much heart that we feel that these are people we know as intimately as they know themselves.' - Chika Unigwe, author of Better Late than Never