Vanessa Walters
Vanessa Walters is a British author who spent seven years as a Nigerwife in Lagos, Nigeria.
This personal experience heavily influenced her debut novel, The Nigerwife.
Walters draws on her firsthand knowledge of the expatriate community in Nigeria to create an authentic portrayal of life as a foreign woman married to a Nigerian man.
Her background allows her to explore themes of cultural clash, identity, and the complexities of cross-cultural marriages.
Walters' work has garnered attention for its unique perspective on Nigerian society and the experiences of expatriate wives.
The novel has been optioned for a television adaptation by HBO Max.
