Ekiti to London follows Tunde, a brilliant but naive boy from the rolling hills of Iyin-Ekiti, whose obsession with the "Queen’s English" and his British teacher’s lessons fuels a desperate dream of studying in the UK. Armed with a suitcase held together by prayer and his favorite Dickens novel, Tunde flees the cocoa farms for the chaotic belly of Lagos.
In the city, he falls in with a "travel clique" led by a silver-tongued scammer who convinces him that the only way to London is through a "back door" in Ghana. What follows is a humorous, heart-wrenching odyssey through border shuffles, fake passports, and the harsh realization that shortcuts are often circles. To find his "silver river," Tunde must choose between arriving in London as a lie or returning to his roots to find a truth worth telling. A soulful, humanized tale of ambition, identity, and the distance between a village boy and his dreams.
Journey
Coming of Age
Identity
Betrayal
Redemption
Survival
Adventure
Hopepunk
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (3)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length53 mins
Publish dateFeb 26, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
4Chapter 4
2Chapter 2
5Chapter 5
3Chapter 3
6Chapter 6
About the author
Janet James
Janet James is a contemporary author best known for her engaging romance novels that blend heartfelt emotion with relatable characters and compelling storytelling. Her work often explores themes of love, personal growth, and second chances, drawing readers into richly developed relationships and emotionally resonant journeys. With a talent for creating strong heroines and meaningful connections, she has built a loyal readership among fans of modern romantic fiction.View all audiobooks by Janet James
