Two sisters living in two different cities, one in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and the other in Saskatoon, Canada have big announcements to make to their parents about marriage and finding love. While the older sister, Mondi appeared unsure of where she stood between convention and what she desired, her younger sister Yola was all set for an extreme adventure that threatened to tear their family apart.

Set mostly in Nigeria, Dear Algorithm: The Wed Luck Show tells the story of a family that must decide whether to uphold traditional values or accept that the happiness of one or all trumps longstanding society values every time.

The heart of the novel lies in decisions Maxwell and Henriba Ogoriba must make, not just about their two daughters, but also about their son, Ezekiel whose one wish is to explore his creativity in Canada.

The novel is a celebration of culture, commitment, love and romance. Its central and pseudo themes are around family, relationship dynamics, resilience and the pursuit of dreams and happiness against all odds.

Dear Algorithm: The Wed Luck Show is a tale of determination, secrets, vengeance, intrigue and adventure. It is an ode to the indomitable spirit of two sisters and a brother navigating the complexities of technology, love and life in a world different from what their parents know and believe.

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• Long-listed, Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature
• Short-listed, Glengarry Award

Michael Afenfia was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria but now resides in Saskatoon, Canada. Two of his novels, Don't Die on Wednesday and Rain Can Never Know made the shortlist for the Association of Nigerian Authors Prize for literature in 2015 and 2022 respectively. A born storyteller, Michael expresses himself through his novels, short stories, and performances. His novel, Leave My Bones in Saskatoon, was nominated for the 2023 Glengarry Award in Saskatchewan and the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature in Nigria.