Two sisters living in two different cities, one in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the other in Saskatoon, Canada, have big announcements to make to their parents about marriage and finding love. While the older sister, Mondi, appears unsure of where she stands between convention and her desires, her younger sister, Yola, is all set for an extreme adventure that threatens to tear their family apart.
Set mostly in Nigeria, Dear Algorithm: The Wed Luck Show tells the story of a family that must decide whether to uphold traditional values or accept that the happiness of one or all trumps longstanding societal values every time. The heart of the novel lies in the decisions Maxwell and Henriba Ogoriba must make, not just about their two daughters, but also about their son, Ezekiel, whose one wish is to explore his creativity in Canada.
The novel is a celebration of culture, commitment, love and romance. Its central and pseudo themes are around family, relationship dynamics, resilience and the pursuit of dreams and happiness against all odds.
Dear Algorithm: The Wed Luck Show is a celebration of love and culture. It is a tale of determination, secrets, vengeance, intrigue and adventure. It is an ode to the indomitable spirit of two sisters and a brother navigating the complexities of technology, love, and life in a world that is different from what their parents know and believe.
Layered, intimate, and profoundly human. Dear Algorithm: The Wed Luck Show illuminates the tangled truths of relationships and masterfully traces the fragile threads that hold a family together.
A heartfelt story of love, betrayal, and the long road to acceptance.
—Amaka Azie, bestselling and award-winning author.
Set between Port Harcourt and a Canadian reality TV altar, Dear Algorithm: The Wed Luck Show is a witty, heartfelt tale of family, identity, and digital-age love. Through Mondi’s sharp narration, Michael Afenfia explores modern matchmaking, sacrifice, and the messy brilliance of a Nigerian family in flux—a refreshing voice for global readers.
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Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze, Author & Founder, The Ottawa Black Book Club.
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