In this rich and layered conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Nikki May, the Nigerian-British novelist behind This Motherless Land, to explore the power of storytelling, identity, and cultural belonging.

Nikki’s journey from corporate executive to published author is not a straight line. It is a path shaped by lived experience, persistence, and a deep connection to the stories she carries. In this episode, she shares how her upbringing between Nigeria and England informs her work and the characters she brings to life.

This conversation moves beyond writing and into identity.

Through her novel, Nikki explores the complexities of navigating multiple cultures, the tension of belonging, and the resilience required to hold all parts of yourself at once. Her protagonist reflects this reality, moving through questions of ...