Nigerian · b. 1988
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ writes about Nigerian family life with emotional precision. "Stay With Me" was shortlisted for the 2017 Baileys Women's Prize, exploring marriage under pressure from infertility and family secrets. "A Spell of Good Things" expanded her canvas to examine class and aspiration. Adébáyọ̀ captures how traditional expectations collide with individual desires.