Love in Colour

About Love in Colour

Bolu Babalola's debut collection, Love in Colour, reimagines the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology with incredible new detail and vivacity. This captivating book delves into magical folktales, particularly from West Africa, while also breathing new life into iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and narratives from long-erased places. Babalola masterfully decolonizes traditional love tropes, presenting captivating stories that traverse diverse perspectives, continents, and genres.

Readers will encounter a high-born Nigerian goddess, feeling unappreciated by her gregarious lover, who yearns to be truly seen. Another story follows a young businesswoman making significant leaps in both her career and her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman faces a difficult choice between upholding her family’s politics and staying true to her heart. These vibrant tales explore the complexities of human emotion, from the passion of love at first sight to the profound realization that self-love often takes precedence.

Key Details

• Author: Bolu Babalola
• Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
• Format: Paperback, 290 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• ISBN: 9781472268884

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