Masobe Books and Roving Heights to Host Intimate Literary Afternoon with Lola Akinmade

Masobe Books, in collaboration with Roving Heights, is delighted to invite literature enthusiasts, readers, and cultural aficionados to a special afternoon with acclaimed international author Lola Akinmade. The event will feature a live reading from her latest novel, *Bitter Honey*, offering attendees a unique opportunity to experience her storytelling craft firsthand.

The gathering will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Roving Heights Bookstore located in Landmark Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by Evidence Egwono, the event promises an engaging atmosphere filled with storytelling, insightful discussion, and community connection. Participants will enjoy live excerpts from *Bitter Honey*, participate in conversations about the themes explored in her work, and have the chance to get their copies signed by the author.

About the Author

Lola Akinmade is a renowned international bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning travel photographer whose work has taken her to over 80 countries. Her stories and images have appeared in prestigious outlets such as National Geographic, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and Travel + Leisure. She has collaborated with global brands including Mercedes-Benz, Dove, and National Geographic Channel.

Recognized as a Hasselblad Heroine, Lola has received numerous accolades, including Condé Nast Traveler’s Women Who Travel Power List, Travel Pulse’s Most Influential Woman in Travel, the Newsweek Future of Travel Award for Storytelling, and inclusion in the MIPAD 100 list of Most Influential People of African Descent in Media and Culture. She currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.

Join us in celebrating the power of stories, the importance of shared reading, and the remarkable voice behind *Bitter Honey*.