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ⓘ About Chibundu Onuzo
Chibundu Onuzo otherwise known as Imachibundu Oluwadara Onuzo is a bestselling literary fiction author from Nigeria who has lived through an internet revolution, five grandmothers, two boarding schools and two military dictatorships. She also made the shortlist for the RSL Encore Award for her second novel published in 2017. Onuzo is a regular contributor to the “Guardian” and “1991” her autobiographical show sold out in its premier at the 2018 London Literature Festival. She has also produced “Dolapo Is Fine,” a short action short film, which was the winner of the HBO Short Film Competition. When she is not writing her novels, she can be found singing or playing the piano. Onuzo grew up in a very quiet estate in Lagos to an Igbo father and a Yoruba mother.
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Mayowa and the Fire of Speech
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chibundu Onuzo?
Chibundu Onuzo otherwise known as Imachibundu Oluwadara Onuzo is a bestselling literary fiction author from Nigeria who has lived through an internet revolution, five grandmothers, two boarding schools and two military dictatorships. She also made the shortlist for the RSL Encore Award for her second novel published in 2017. Onuzo is a regular contributor to the “Guardian” and “1991” her autobiographical show sold out in its premier at the 2018 London Literature Festival.
Which Chibundu Onuzo series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mayowa series, the earliest of Chibundu Onuzo's multi-book series: it opens with Mayowa and the Sea of Words (2024) and runs to 2 books across 2024–2026, ending with Mayowa and the Fire of Speech (2026).
How many books has Chibundu Onuzo written?
Chibundu Onuzo has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Mayowa series with 2 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Chibundu Onuzo's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Chibundu Onuzo's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mayowa (2024–2026, 2 books).
How are Chibundu Onuzo's books organised into series?
This guide splits Chibundu Onuzo's 8 books into 1 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mayowa (2 books, 2024–2026).