Water Baby (novel)

Water Baby is a 2024 novel by Nigerian author Chioma Okereke, published by Quercus.[1] The novel tells the story of a 19-year-old girl called Baby, who struggles to meet her dream in a rural community Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria.[2]

Okereke was inspired by Makoko, a rural town in Nigeria. The town was the subject of her novel and she founded Makoko Pearls, a charitable organisation to aid the inhabitants of the town.[3]

Water Baby was longlisted for the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature.[4]

References

  1. ^ ""Water Baby" Review: Chioma Okereke's Book Explores Resilience and the Power of Community". Afrocritik. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Chioma Okereke's New Book, 'Water Baby' Shines a Light on The Dark Secrets of Makoko Slum". ThisDay. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  3. ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (5 July 2024). "Nigerian writer, Chioma Okereke launches new book 'Water Baby'". PMNews Nigeria. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  4. ^ Opanuga, Jimisayo (23 July 2025). "Full List: 11 novels make 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature longlist". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
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