Little Rot

Little Rot is a 2024 novel written by Nigerian writer Akwaeke Emezi. This novel follows five friends who become ensnared in a mess of sex, lies, and corruption.

Little Rot

Author	Akwaeke Emezi
Original title	Little Rot
Language	English
Genre	Fiction
Set in	Nigeria
Publisher	Riverhead Books
Publication date	4 July 2024
Pages	288

Synopsis

Little Rot is set in the "elite underbelly of a Nigerian city". The story is about five friends who expect a fun night but end up facing chaos and excitement. The novel tells of a long-term couple, Aima and Kalu, who break up after a long time together.^[1]

Kalu, disturbed from his recent breakup with his partner Aima, attends a sex party thrown by a close friend of his, Ahmed. Little did he know, this choice would bring chaos and an unexpected, drastic shift in his life and his friends. In the midst of it all, two Nigerian sex workers, Ola and Suoraya, visiting from Kuala Lumpur, become entangled in the unfolding drama.^[2] Their drama sees them tangled in the city's shady underworld and a need to escape the dangerous threat.^[3]

Characters

• Aima is the girlfriend of Kalu, whose decision brought chaos.
• Kalu is the boyfriend, who was hurt by the break up with his girlfriend.
• Ahmed is Kalu's best friend, who sets up the sex party.
• Ola is a sex worker who got entangled in the web of sex, lies, and corruption.
• Suoraya is a sex worker who got entangled in the web of sex, lies, and corruption.