Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a lawyer, having been called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003 and have been in active legal practice from that date to this moment. I am also a writer, researcher, blogger, and public speaker. Aside legal practice, I am passionate about bringing legal literacy to non-lawyers through my writing on legal issues. I simplify law in blog posts, articles, and books. I have written five books to date and they are all primarily for non-lawyers, while lawyers have equally found them useful and enlightening.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled, What the Law Says About Marriage and Divorce. I was inspired to write the book because of different stories that I have had to listen to in my professional capacity as a lawyer. Both males and females have come to me seeking for legal advice in relation to their marital problems which have serious legal implications. I know that there is so much legal illiteracy in my country, Nigeria especially on marital issues. For example, some people are married under the Act, i.e. a monogamous form of marriage, and yet ignorantly enter into another marriage with another person, while the first marriage remains undissolved. This is a common practice in Nigeria, even though it is against the law. The book is meant to enlighten people, and also to improve the level of compliance with the law.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
The only thing I may consider unusual in my writing habits is that I can only write in a quiet environment which is somehow scarce in my country due to many factors e.g. noise from generating sets.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Wole Soyinka, and Chinua Achebe have influenced me, while books like Things for Apart, The Man Died, The Interpreters, and The Trial of Brother Jero have all influenced me also.
What are you working on now?
I am trying to compare the Nigerian Constitution with the American Constitution, bringing out their similarities and differences.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Your website is my best choice because you are not only interested in books but you are also interested in the minds that produce those books. You promote both books and their authors. For me, this is great and commendable. Kudos!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is that anybody who wants to be a good writer must first be a fantastic reader and learner.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It is good for everyone to follow their passion.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Witness to Justice by Reverend Father Matthew Kukah of Nigeria.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To promote the books that I have written and to continue reading and writing. It is a lifetime commitment for me.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
Taking Nigeria Seriously by Odia Ofeimun
Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson
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