Why humour in writing matters (and why we’re tired of literary trauma)
Why we need more humour in writing.
Have you ever picked up a book, settled into your favourite chair with a steaming mug of tea, ready for a relaxing escape… only to find yourself deep in emotional exhaustion instead?
In today’s world, many readers are starting to feel overwhelmed by heavy, intense storytelling. While meaningful literature has its place, there’s a growing need for something lighter: humorous writing, satire, and flash fiction that helps us breathe again.
An introduction to “The Lagos Flash Fiction Series” by Tolulope Popoola
Tolulope Popoola’s Lagos Flash Fiction Series is a witty, emotionally intelligent, and culturally vibrant portrait of modern Lagos life, told through a brilliant collection of flash fiction stories. Comprising six standalone volumes: Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner, Memoirs of a Serial Best Man, Memoirs of a Lagos Baker, Memoirs of a Lagos Taxi Driver, […]
