Lagos Sugar Baby

by Ebere Joy Ekekwe

“Lagos Sugar Baby,” a fictional book, explores the lives of seven interconnected characters navigating Lagos, Nigeria. The book delves into the complexities of relationships, societal pressures, and the pursuit of success in the vibrant city. It features a cast of characters, each with their own struggles and aspirations, as they navigate the highs and lows of life in Lagos.

WHAT TO • Jaw dropping secrets and Drama

• Sugar, romance, scandal

• Ambition, survivals and trauma

• Lagos luxury, night life, behind the scenes

• Characters you would love, hate or who knows “both”


HOW LAGOS SUGAR BABY CONNECTS TO

• It will trigger you to ask questions > like how far can you go for your dreams ? What parts of you are even real or performative, what does fulfillment really mean ? Is soft life really soft— or does it come with thorns.

• You will see yourself > in your late night texts with friends, your longing to belong, and the hard choices you have had to make to stay afloat, either in business, career, family and even relationships. LSB is the mirror you have been avoiding to face.

• You will feel something > It might be power, rage, shame, desire or even hope. Lagos sugar baby is a fictional work, but every page is rooted in truth, tension, freedom and the choices people are forced to make in a city that never sleeps at night.

WHO SHOULD READ LSB :

If you have ever wanted to escape your reality and dive into another persons bold, chaotic sugar coated world, if you love messy entanglements and scandal. If you have ever wondered what it takes to become those you have always admired, if you have ever dared to be free and happy, then Lagos sugar baby was written for you.

199 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2025

Reviews

[gigireadsbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed how relatable the stories were, particularly as someone who lives in Lagos. The places, situations, and general chaos felt very real, like things you can actually imagine happening. My favourite stories were Chiamaka’s (the sugar baby story, she really found the kind of sugar daddy I’m looking for🥲) and the last story about Georgina, the IJGB babe, which was funny because I already knew it wouldn’t end well. Yolanda’s story was also very enjoyable and entertaining, i love when women do men strong thing🙂‍↕️. The writing was simple, flowed well, and didn’t feel heavy or complicated. One thing that annoyed me, though, was the repeated spelling of “though” as “tho,” which really shouldn’t be in a printed, edited book. There was also one story I didn’t really connect with, but overall, the collection did what it needed to do; it entertained me. The book touches on Lagos sugar babies, scammers, IJGBs, models, BBLs, and other very Lagos experiences, making it both entertaining and quietly cautionary. I rated it 3.5 stars. Nothing groundbreaking, but relatable, enjoyable, and worth reading. I’d definitely recommend it, and I’m curious to see what the author writes next. She’s gained a reader in me :)

[Rayo Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I usually have a hard time reviewing short story collections, and this is no different.

Lagos Sugar Baby tells the stories of different people and what they have had to face in this love thing and this place we call Lagos. As Ebere rightly said, "them no dey read this story with clear eye."

Lagos is a very brutal place. People will say no gree for anybody. Shine your eyes, and that's the gospel truth!!!

And while some stories seemed kind of disjointed, and I sometimes found it hard to follow who the MC was in some of the stories in the collection, I especially loved My Soulmate Is a Married Man.

[Ice Angel · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first story in this book is the most interesting and strongest and it would make sense if it actually was the whole book. The last two stories were memorable too. It reminded me of nearly all men in Lagos are mad and just how crazy the city of Lagos is. I enjoyed the humor and thought the pidgin was cringe but yeah was nice.

[Nolia Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

(3.5 ⭐️rounded up)

The first story? Easily my favorite. It was sharp, engaging, and honestly so enjoyable that I kept carrying the book around with me just to sneak in a few more pages. The second story held up well too, but after that, the momentum dipped a bit for me. Things slowed down, and while the rest of the stories were still okay, they didn’t hit the same way as the opening ones.

What I really liked, though, was the balance. The themes are serious, but there’s this subtle humor woven in — the kind where you’re reading with a straight face and then suddenly catch yourself smiling. That contrast worked really well and kept the book from feeling too heavy.

Was it as solid as I expected overall? Not quite. But it was still enjoyable, still interesting, and definitely not a bad read at all. Just one of those books that may not blow you away, but you’re glad you picked up.

[Faith Agi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was... okay.

The best way I can describe it is that it felt like reading Nigerian Twitter gist in book form 😂. It was entertaining, dramatic, and easy to get through, but I never found myself emotionally invested in the characters.

I mostly kept reading because I wanted to see what outrageous thing would happen next. Once the drama was over, that was pretty much it.

Not every book needs to be profound, and this one wasn't trying to be. It was a fun, drama-filled read, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me.

Read if you are looking for a palette cleanser, especially after a heavy book.

[Hafsat Ibraheem]

As someone who stays away from short stories collections due to how incomplete the stories always seem, I can’t believe I’d enjoy this book as much as I did.

Lagos sugar baby is a collection of short stories filled with humor, day-to-day experiences of Lagosians trying to make it.

My best stories from this book are the stories of Chiamaka and Georgina respectively.

I need to know what you told God in your prayers, Chiamaka. I know I’m looking for such an amazing sugar daddy like yours.

If you’re looking for a good read that won’t take too much of your time, this book is what you should read next.

[Georgina PB · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars, fun book, read like a nollywood movie which was enjoyable. The formatting of the kindle book was messed up, it was hard to tell which character was speaking at times, but otherwise a fun read.

[Ololade Fatunmbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!

Every story had a delicious twist! I appreciate the writer’s use of imagery and metaphors. I felt like I was in Lagos, living the lives of people completely different from me!

[Sandra Gboneme · Rating 4 out of 5]

7 short stories circling around the Lagos scene.
My favs - Georgina, Emma and Yolanda.

If you’ve lived in Lagos, Nigeria- you would likely be able to relate with some of the stories.

I recommend for an easy read.

Btw Georgina, the signs were there oh. How did you fall for this 😭.

[Damola · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and enjoyable read.

[Ajayi Damilola · Rating 4 out of 5]

i like the feeling of reading each stories, it’s like a feel good book.

[iyinolaoluwamide O · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book … I was locked in from the first story !!

[Bookmonk · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the books I read in a while without being concerned about the number of pages left to finish. The short stories in this one were soooooo good, if they were soup I'd be chewing off my fingers!

[Sonja · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the first story, I wish it was the entire book! The rest of the stories did not catch my attention but I did finish the book.