The Marriage Monitoring Aunties? Association by Ola Awonubi is a witty, heartwarming, and culturally rich story about love, family, faith, and self-discovery?centered on a refreshingly mature heroine. Sade Sodipo is 50, successful, single, and perfectly content with her life?mostly. She owns her home, loves her job, and cherishes her friendships. But in the eyes of her mother, sister, and the ever-watchful Nigerian aunties, she?s missing one vital thing: a husband. While Sade waits patiently (and prayerfully) for God to send ?the one,? the well-meaning but meddlesome Marriage Monitoring Aunties? Association has other plans. With pressure mounting and cultural expectations bearing down, Sade must navigate the chaos of modern dating, family drama, and her own desires?with plenty of laughter, wahala (trouble), and love along the way.
Praised by readers for its honesty, humour, and emotional depth, this closed-door, later-in-life romance offers a rare portrayal of a confident Black woman in her 50s choosing love on her own terms. It?s also a vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture?full of food, faith, fashion, and aunties with strong opinions. Perfect for fans of heartfelt, faith-forward fiction with strong female leads, The Marriage Monitoring Aunties? Association is a soulful and uplifting story that proves love doesn?t come with an expiration date?and sometimes, choosing yourself is the first step toward finding everything else.