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Fabulous debut novel- a multi-cultural 'Sex and the City' with a killer edge- for fans of EXPECTATION, QUEENIE and MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER

'This has bestseller written all over it. Fast-paced, funny, shocking, unputdownable. I loved it' PAULA HAWKINS, author of The Girl on the Train

'I just raced through Wahala. Nikki May writes so well about friendship, food, fashion and the many ways modern women can stumble in their careers and personal lives' CLARE CHAMBERS, author of Small Pleasures
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Ronke, Simi and Boo are inseparable mixed-race friends living in London. They have the gift of two cultures, Nigerian and English, though not all of them choose to see it that way.

Everyday racism has never held them back, but now in their thirties, they question their future. Ronke wants a husband (he must be Nigerian); Boo enjoys (correction- endures) stay-at-home motherhood; while Simi, full of fashion career dreams, rolls her eyes as her boss refers to her urban vibe yet again.

When Isobel, a lethally glamorous friend from their past arrives in town, she is determined to fix their futures for them. Cracks in their friendship begin to appear, and it is soon obvious Isobel is not sorting but wrecking. When she is driven to a terrible act, the women are forced to reckon with a crime in their past that may just have repeated itself.

A darkly comic and bitingly subversive take on love, race and family, Wahala will have you laughing, crying and gasping in horror. Boldly political about class, colorism and clothes, here is a truly inclusive tale that will speak to anyone who has ever cherished friendship, in all its forms.

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5 January 2022
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15.3 x 2.7 x 23.4 cm
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0857527797
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978-0857527790
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Wow, what a debut! I was left wanting more - more of Ronke, Boo and Simi and more of Nikki's brilliant writing about food and friendship. Warm and fun, I loved watching the more sinister side to the story emerge. Fantastic!

― SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM

Has all the makings of a modern blockbuster ― VOGUE

Pull up a seat at the brunch table for this delicious debut novel as the lives of three women are unsettled by a seductive interloper. WAHALA is like the best gossip with friends: witty, tense, addictive ― ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A

A funny, tragic, piercing portrait of modern women and friendship written in glittering and discerning prose ― EMMA STONEX, Author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS

WAHALA delivers! Nikki's style is warm and comforting on one page and razor-sharp on the next. There's a twist folks, and it's not one I saw coming. ― LIZZY DENT, author of THE SUMMER JOB and THE SET-UP

About the Author

Born in Bristol and raised in Lagos, Nikki May is Anglo-Nigerian. At twenty, she dropped out of medical school, moved to London, and began a career in advertising, going on to run a successful agency. Her debut novel WAHALA was inspired by a long lunch with friends. It will be published around the world and is due to be turned into a major TV serial. Nikki lives in Dorset with her husband and two standard Schnauzers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ DOUBLEDAY UK (5 January 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0857527797
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0857527790
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.3 x 2.7 x 23.4 cm

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Born in Bristol, raised in Lagos, NIKKI MAY is Anglo-Nigerian. She ran a successful ad agency before turning to writing. Her debut novel WAHALA was inspired by a long (and loud) lunch with friends. It will be published around the world in January 2022 and is being turned into major BBC TV drama. She lives in Dorset with her husband, two standard schnauzers, and way too many books.

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Engaging

Reviewed in Australia on 14 June 2022

A mixed feeling at the end of this book. The plot was interesting overall and the interactions of the three friends throughout was engaging. The lives and feelings of the friends was well depicted. Read a bit like a TV script. Quite a bit of unnecessary detail in some of the day to day scenes (that did not add to the story). The plot was slow to develop, but signs of the Wahala from early on. Plot feels unresolved at the end - so there might be a sequel.

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V. O'Regan

Lively comedy drama about friendship and trouble

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2022

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‘Three’s company. Four’s a crowd’ - ‘Wahala’ by Nikki May.

Wahala is a Yoruba word meaning trouble and in this lively comedy-drama wahala walks into the lives of Ronke, Simi, and Boo, three Nigerian-British friends living in London. They have all experienced racism in their day-to-day lives though haven’t allowed it to hold them back.

Now in their thirties, they each face new questions about their futures. Ronke is keen to settle down though insists any potential husband be Nigerian; Boo is finding marriage and motherhood a strain; while Simi, working in high fashion, is frustrated by her boss constantly referring to her 'urban vibe'.

Then Isobel, a glamorous friend from Simi’s past, arrives in town and quickly inserts herself into the women’s lives. It’s not long until she’s creating waves and even if the friends are unaware, it’s clear to the reader that she’s trouble with a capital W. Still, no further details to avoid spoilers.

‘Wahala’ celebrates the fusion of British and Nigerian cultures in relation to its protagonists’ lives. I found this a highly engaging novel that is a brilliant exploration of friendship. Of the women, Ronke was my favourite though someone needed to sit her down and talk to her about body image. Being Size 12 is not ‘huge’!

I felt that ‘Wahala’ was wonderful. It is funny and heartwarming in places, poignant in others, and also delivers on plenty of tension, mostly through witnessing Isobel’s machinations, and some twists.

In its opening chapter, titled ‘Aftermath’, Nikki May is very clever in planting a number of clues before moving back in time four months to chart the journey to those events. Each subsequent chapter cycles through the viewpoints of Ronke, Boo, and Simi. May finishes with a few recipes that had featured in the novel.

There has been a great deal of prepublication buzz about this debut novel and I felt that it was definitely warranted. Given my positive experience, I feel that it is likely to prove popular with book groups as it is well written, readable, and provides plenty of opportunities for discussion on its themes.

Very highly recommended.

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Easy read, dramatic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2022

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Wahala
By Nikki May

Different, that’s one word I would use to describe this book. For me, it was like reading a reality show instead of watching it.

Set in London, this story mainly follows three friends, Ronke, Simi and Boo.

The three friends seem really close until Isobel, a friend from the past arrives. We start seeing holes in the tight friendship. Isobel is a crazy character, she gets close to each of the other ladies and brings out the worst in them.

Themes covered in this book include race (all three girls are mixed-race) culture, marriage, friendship and parenting.

The writing style is conversational which makes it an easy read.

I love the cover, especially the UK version pictured above.

The ending part of this book reminded me of My Sister The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite and I’ll better stop there before I drop more spoilers.

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Michele

Worth every star!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2022

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What a wonderful book - definitely 5 stars and there is a little surprise at the end of her book too, Nikki May has only included a couple of recipes for the much loved dishes mentioned in the story - what a lovely lady!

But don’t be fooled into thinking this is a ‘feel good’ story - be warned there is plenty of blood!

Three girlfriends, best friends since childhood, sharing love and strong ties, reluctantly accept a fourth woman into their tight knit group, whom they inadvertently share secrets with, secrets which could blow their worlds apart. Slowly she picks apart their natural easy friendship. Subtly separating one and isolating another - it’s like letting a fox into a hen coup!

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Rob Clarke

Funny, poignant and engaging view of Nigerians living in the U.K.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2022

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I loved the characters. I spent several years living in Lagos and I recognise so many of the character attributes from my Nigerian colleagues and friends.
Some sections of the narrative may appear “larger than life” but that is the nature of Nigerians. Warm, often funny but really human characteristics.
I would thoroughly recommend this book.

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raced through this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2022

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I really enjoyed this book. Could not wait to find out what happened. I love reading about different cultures and I didn’t know anything about Nigeria so this also made it really interesting. Favourite character was Ronke.

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