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A Nollywood Christmas
292 pages, Paperback
Published November 18, 2025
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January 3, 2026
It’s almost 2am and I finished A Nollywood Christmas in one sitting. I had serious déjà vu because this is exactly how I read A Very Gidi Christmas too 😂 There is something about Tomilola Coco’s books that makes them impossible to put down once you start, and this one was no exception.
Did I love this book? Absolutely. The story is beautiful, interesting, and emotionally powerful. The characters’ backstories were especially well written and added so much depth to the story.
I really loved Tai. Even though I feel like he settled in the relationship because of how deeply he loved Anu, I still loved him. He is genuinely kind, respectful, and polite. You know those people who are just… nice. That’s Tai. I honestly feel like there’s a real person behind his character!
I also really loved Anu. She is confident on the outside while quietly breaking on the inside, which made her such a relatable and well written character. She is a strong representation of a first daughter, constantly enduring so her siblings do not have to. While I don’t think she deserves Tai, I do think she deserves to be loved by him. I don’t even know how to explain that contrast properly, but I just want good things for her. I truly hope they last because whew.
That said, as much as I loved the book, I did get a bit exhausted by the constant back and forth between Tai and Anu. At some point, I was almost annoyed because it felt like too much LOL. I also feel like we need a sequel just to confirm that these two are actually still together. I need peace of mind, please.
Overall, this was a really good read. It didn’t move me the same way A Very Gidi Christmas did, but it was still a beautiful, engaging story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Did I love this book? Absolutely. The story is beautiful, interesting, and emotionally powerful. The characters’ backstories were especially well written and added so much depth to the story.
I really loved Tai. Even though I feel like he settled in the relationship because of how deeply he loved Anu, I still loved him. He is genuinely kind, respectful, and polite. You know those people who are just… nice. That’s Tai. I honestly feel like there’s a real person behind his character!
I also really loved Anu. She is confident on the outside while quietly breaking on the inside, which made her such a relatable and well written character. She is a strong representation of a first daughter, constantly enduring so her siblings do not have to. While I don’t think she deserves Tai, I do think she deserves to be loved by him. I don’t even know how to explain that contrast properly, but I just want good things for her. I truly hope they last because whew.
That said, as much as I loved the book, I did get a bit exhausted by the constant back and forth between Tai and Anu. At some point, I was almost annoyed because it felt like too much LOL. I also feel like we need a sequel just to confirm that these two are actually still together. I need peace of mind, please.
Overall, this was a really good read. It didn’t move me the same way A Very Gidi Christmas did, but it was still a beautiful, engaging story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
December 23, 2025
Reading A Nollywood Christmas,we meet Anu Fashoranti, a boss lady in her forties—confident, knows what she wants, and goes for it (including men). A big girl in her own right, but beneath the strong woman persona lies a girl struggling to accept and move past what happened many years ago on Christmas Day: childhood trauma that has shaped who she is—emotionally unavailable, closed off: “I’m not in for love and relationships!”
And while this is a love story, Anu’s story, the way it was written and displayed to us, the readers, was amazing! It was raw, it was imperfect and full of flaws. Anu’s story was moving, emotional, and I began to understand who she is! I read a particular line—the 3rd paragraph, page 71—I read it over and over because I couldn’t believe what I just read. WTF... it made me close the book and clutch my chest.
And Tai! Having Tai as a nickname for Taiwo is genius 😅. Tai was the calm, the constant. He had issues he was battling as well, but he had eyes for only Anu. He wanted to be her friend and supporter while his emotions were raging! Whenever he spoke Yoruba (surely you know what I’m talking about 😅), my cheeks were burning. 😅 I love that he didn’t push; he allowed Anu to find her way back to him on her own terms. I love that Anu healed properly before anything.
I love the chatter about Nollywood; it made the story come alive, and I can definitely see Nollywood Christmas on TV. Overall, I loved Anu and Tai; their chemistry was instantaneous. The way therapy was woven into the story was amazing. And to all the strong girls out there, I hope and pray that you meet a person you can be vulnerable with and yet safe.
Don’t walk, RUN to read this book! And if this is how A Nollywood Christmas is, I can’t wait to read A very Gidi Christmas!!
And while this is a love story, Anu’s story, the way it was written and displayed to us, the readers, was amazing! It was raw, it was imperfect and full of flaws. Anu’s story was moving, emotional, and I began to understand who she is! I read a particular line—the 3rd paragraph, page 71—I read it over and over because I couldn’t believe what I just read. WTF... it made me close the book and clutch my chest.
And Tai! Having Tai as a nickname for Taiwo is genius 😅. Tai was the calm, the constant. He had issues he was battling as well, but he had eyes for only Anu. He wanted to be her friend and supporter while his emotions were raging! Whenever he spoke Yoruba (surely you know what I’m talking about 😅), my cheeks were burning. 😅 I love that he didn’t push; he allowed Anu to find her way back to him on her own terms. I love that Anu healed properly before anything.
I love the chatter about Nollywood; it made the story come alive, and I can definitely see Nollywood Christmas on TV. Overall, I loved Anu and Tai; their chemistry was instantaneous. The way therapy was woven into the story was amazing. And to all the strong girls out there, I hope and pray that you meet a person you can be vulnerable with and yet safe.
Don’t walk, RUN to read this book! And if this is how A Nollywood Christmas is, I can’t wait to read A very Gidi Christmas!!
January 6, 2026
4.5⭐
I enjoyed this story much!!
I just couldn't put it down for long...from gushing over its beautiful cover to the brilliant writing by the author. I love! 💕
I enjoyed this story much!!
I just couldn't put it down for long...from gushing over its beautiful cover to the brilliant writing by the author. I love! 💕
November 26, 2025
Biased. Of course.
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November 27, 2025
A Nollywood Christmas by Tomilola Coco Adeyemo
Five stars from me because this book touched me in places I didn’t even expect.
What I loved the most about this story is how deeply flawed the characters are in a way that feels so real. Anu Fashoranti is not some perfect romance heroine. She is carrying grief, guilt and trauma from her past, and you can see how much it holds her back from actually living. Tomilola wrote her in a way that showed her pain without making her unlikeable. You could tell Anu was not okay, but she still felt so human and relatable.
Tai too. His struggles with addiction, the pressure he carried from being a child star, the shame and the guilt. There were moments where I genuinely connected with him because it made sense that someone with that background would turn to addiction as a coping mechanism. Tomilola handled that really well.
This is something she does so well as a writer. She writes flawed characters with so much tenderness that you can see the mess and still feel compassion. I remember how much I connected with "BG" in her debut novel, "A Very Gidi Christmas". That same realness is here again, and I'm in awe.
And honestly, the romance was beautiful, but what I really loved was that if you removed the romance, the book would still stand. Anu’s relationship with her siblings, the abuse she witnessed, her grief, the journey of healing. Then Tai’s family drama, his parents, the emotional pressure of fame. All of that made the story feel full.
Now the older woman, younger guy dynamic was giving everything it needed to give. I loved that Anu was a woman who knew what she wanted and went for it. Her confidence in her sexuality was refreshing, especially in a culture where women get judged for even admitting they have desires. I liked that Tomilola didn’t shy away from that conversation because it is true. Women have sex. Women enjoy sex. And they shouldn’t be shamed for it.
This book made me laugh out loud so many times. It made me emotional too. It was such an enjoyable read from beginning to end.
A solid five star read. I loved it.
Five stars from me because this book touched me in places I didn’t even expect.
What I loved the most about this story is how deeply flawed the characters are in a way that feels so real. Anu Fashoranti is not some perfect romance heroine. She is carrying grief, guilt and trauma from her past, and you can see how much it holds her back from actually living. Tomilola wrote her in a way that showed her pain without making her unlikeable. You could tell Anu was not okay, but she still felt so human and relatable.
Tai too. His struggles with addiction, the pressure he carried from being a child star, the shame and the guilt. There were moments where I genuinely connected with him because it made sense that someone with that background would turn to addiction as a coping mechanism. Tomilola handled that really well.
This is something she does so well as a writer. She writes flawed characters with so much tenderness that you can see the mess and still feel compassion. I remember how much I connected with "BG" in her debut novel, "A Very Gidi Christmas". That same realness is here again, and I'm in awe.
And honestly, the romance was beautiful, but what I really loved was that if you removed the romance, the book would still stand. Anu’s relationship with her siblings, the abuse she witnessed, her grief, the journey of healing. Then Tai’s family drama, his parents, the emotional pressure of fame. All of that made the story feel full.
Now the older woman, younger guy dynamic was giving everything it needed to give. I loved that Anu was a woman who knew what she wanted and went for it. Her confidence in her sexuality was refreshing, especially in a culture where women get judged for even admitting they have desires. I liked that Tomilola didn’t shy away from that conversation because it is true. Women have sex. Women enjoy sex. And they shouldn’t be shamed for it.
This book made me laugh out loud so many times. It made me emotional too. It was such an enjoyable read from beginning to end.
A solid five star read. I loved it.
December 23, 2025
Sometimes the hardest part of love is believing you deserve it.
ANC is an emotionally layered love story that explores the aftermath of pain and how the past quietly shapes our present. At its core, the book explores how love has a way of forcing us to confront the very things we’d rather avoid.
At forty, Anu neither dates nor does Christmas. On the surface, she’s a boss babe who has everything figured out but as the layers are peeled back, we meet a woman deeply scarred by childhood trauma that has left her guarded, resentful and emotionally closed off after years of surviving instead of healing.
Tai, a former star, is trying to rebuild his acting career after it went downhill. He carries scars of his own shaped by guilt, shame and the pressures of fame. His journey & struggles highlights the often unseen cost of fame and the quiet work of healing BTS.
After a one-night stand, both characters are forced to confront unexpected emotions when they end up on the same project. What follows isn’t the usual meet-cute holiday romance. IMO ANC was more about healing, self-reflection and emotional growth than romance.
One of the things I loved about this book is how it challenges the idea that love alone is enough. Tomi tackles heavy themes—grief, shame, guilt, addiction—giving the story a raw and honest edge. The characters are flawed and messy but I empathised with them even when their choices frustrated me.
There were moments Anu tested my patience because she kept pushing Tai away. Still, I understood her fear. Freeing yourself from the hold of the past can be complex and trauma has a way of convincing you that keeping your walls up is strength, when sometimes true courage is choosing vulnerability and trying again.
The Nollywood backdrop was another highlight for me. It added drama and depth while highlighting the blurred lines between perception and reality—how we present ourselves vs who we truly are.
This is not your typical holiday romance but it’s definitely worth picking up. It is an emotionally layered story about vulnerability, healing and allowing love in even when it feels terrifying.
ANC is an emotionally layered love story that explores the aftermath of pain and how the past quietly shapes our present. At its core, the book explores how love has a way of forcing us to confront the very things we’d rather avoid.
At forty, Anu neither dates nor does Christmas. On the surface, she’s a boss babe who has everything figured out but as the layers are peeled back, we meet a woman deeply scarred by childhood trauma that has left her guarded, resentful and emotionally closed off after years of surviving instead of healing.
Tai, a former star, is trying to rebuild his acting career after it went downhill. He carries scars of his own shaped by guilt, shame and the pressures of fame. His journey & struggles highlights the often unseen cost of fame and the quiet work of healing BTS.
After a one-night stand, both characters are forced to confront unexpected emotions when they end up on the same project. What follows isn’t the usual meet-cute holiday romance. IMO ANC was more about healing, self-reflection and emotional growth than romance.
One of the things I loved about this book is how it challenges the idea that love alone is enough. Tomi tackles heavy themes—grief, shame, guilt, addiction—giving the story a raw and honest edge. The characters are flawed and messy but I empathised with them even when their choices frustrated me.
There were moments Anu tested my patience because she kept pushing Tai away. Still, I understood her fear. Freeing yourself from the hold of the past can be complex and trauma has a way of convincing you that keeping your walls up is strength, when sometimes true courage is choosing vulnerability and trying again.
The Nollywood backdrop was another highlight for me. It added drama and depth while highlighting the blurred lines between perception and reality—how we present ourselves vs who we truly are.
This is not your typical holiday romance but it’s definitely worth picking up. It is an emotionally layered story about vulnerability, healing and allowing love in even when it feels terrifying.
December 2, 2025
Anu Fashoranti does not date. She doesn’t do commitments. She isn’t the type to indulge in any form of romance. She likes to have sex though. Lots of it. However, she doesn’t ever get past that, because what’s the fun in commitment?
She is a badass commissioning editor in Nollywood and everyone wants to work with her, and so she meets Tai Smith, a rising superstar in the movie industry. They have sex on the first night they meet.
While reading this book, I thought Anu was the only one with baggage, but I was wrong. These two have a lot of baggage from their respective pasts. But Anu clutches hers close to her chest and refuses to let go.
She lets her grief engulf her and she doesn’t want to step into the light and see how beautiful the other side of the world is. She is afraid of committing to anyone because of what she has experienced. She doesn’t like Christmas because of what it has come to mean in her life.
At some point I thought she was doing too much. But the rawness of her character depicts how flawed and complex we are as humans. And just because you don’t understand someone’s pain doesn’t mean they have to throw it all away and act glamorous so they can be likeable.
The characters in this book are very much flawed and very much human. They are also relatable in the ways they behave, talk and act.
I enjoyed this book. The Nollywood production aspect, the friendship, the romance and of course the steaming sex scenes. I am recommending this very beautiful Christmas book to everyone who wants to read. This is the book for the season.
December 22, 2025
Oh man! After inhaling A Very Gidi Christmas last year, I leaped into A Nollywood Christmas with high expectations.
Unfortunately, I was not able to rank it more than 3 stars.
Unfortunately, I was not able to rank it more than 3 stars.
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