Tomi Falade, the Nigerian journalist, has published two books titled ‘Olobun: Matriarch Of Ondo, Mother Of Legacy’, and ‘Dates From Hell’.
Falade launched the new books on Sunday at the De Rembrandt Hotel, Alausa, Lagos. The book party was hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka.
‘Olobun: Matriarch Of Ondo, Mother Of Legacy’ is a rich drama set in 15th-century Oyo and explores themes of adventure, exile, and the birth of the lasting legacy of the Ondo Kingdom.
‘Dates From Hell’, on the other hand, is a collection of short stories based on the true events of people on romantic dates.
Falade, who is an entertainment editor with Independent Newspapers Ltd, said her love for literature led her to explore journalism.
“My love for literature is what led me to journalism and after over a decade in the media industry, my flair for telling extraordinary stories has not waned,” she said.
“I believe it is time to share another facet of my literary exploits with the world in drama and story form.”
Speaking on why she chose to launch the two books together, she revealed that it was a mere coincidence.
“The plan was to originally launch Dates From Hell in 2023, but prevailing circumstances at the time made me move it to 2024,” she said.
“Now that the two books are ready I just thought that I could do both at the same time, so here we are. This is why I tagged the event as a book party.
“Many people do not realise that literature can be fun, this event is to show that we can genuinely have fun with literature.”
Falade’s body of work includes over a thousand stories and articles, as well as features and investigative stories that reflect her commitment to delivering compelling narratives.
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