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Memoirs of a Serial Best Man: A Collection of Flash Fiction StoriesMemoirs of a Serial Best Man is a collection of witty, funny and unforgettable wedding stories from the point of view of the best man, written by Africa's Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola.
Meet CJ, the charming, ever-reliable best man who has stood beside countless grooms, delivering speeches, calming nerves, and sometimes preventing complete disasters.
In this witty and entertaining collection, CJ shares the wildest, most hilarious, and jaw-dropping wedding mishaps he has encountered, from missing wedding rings to runaway grooms, surprise exes, overzealous in-laws, and drunken best man speeches gone terribly wrong. No matter how picture-perfect a wedding may seem, CJ knows that something will go sideways. But as a seasoned best man, he’s always ready to fix the mess, save the day, and ensure the couple gets their happily-ever-after.
Told with humour, heart, and a sharp eye for detail, Memoirs of a Serial Best Man is a delightful ride through the highs and lows of Nigerian weddings, where love and drama go hand in hand. If you enjoy fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fiction filled with charming characters and outrageous situations, this book is a must-read!
Perfect for fans of romantic comedies, wedding dramas, and anyone who has ever attended (or survived) a Nigerian wedding.

Welcome to the chaotic world of Onome Eferogho, a fresh graduate, ambitious banker, and reluctant survivor of the madness that is Lagos banking.
After securing a job at a prestigious bank in Victoria Island, Onome dreams of career success, financial independence, and saving enough money for her Master’s abroad. From dodging a boss that doesn’t understand boundaries, to scandals, fraud attempts, and even customers trying to use school fees for Brazilian hair, Onome soon realises that in Lagos banking, you either develop thick skin or resign.
This collection of fast-paced, witty, and engaging short stories will make you laugh, shake your head, and appreciate the beautiful madness that is life as a Lagos banker.
Perfect for fans of humorous workplace dramas, Nigerian satire, and relatable, laugh-out-loud storytelling!