Oby Hope Nwosu, the Nigerian author behind the acclaimed book Sold Out, has been making waves across Finland and Europe this year. Released in early 2024, Sold Out tells the compelling story of a young African woman striving to rebuild her life after a harrowing experience with human trafficking. The book has garnered attention for its bold storytelling and cultural resonance, particularly within Finnish and European audiences.
Nwosu recently represented African-Finnish literature at the prestigious Finland Book Fair, where she shared her work alongside other authors of African heritage. Positioned at Stand 7d140, she invited attendees to explore African narratives available in multiple languages, including Finnish, English, and French.
“See you at the Helsinki Book Fair,” Nwosu said, encouraging visitors to engage with the authors present. “We’re showcasing authors of African-Finnish heritage, and I look forward to welcoming everyone who stops by.”
The showcase was made possible through the FALA Project, an initiative dedicated to uplifting African voices in Finland. Nwosu expressed her gratitude to the project for its support in bringing African narratives to a broader audience at the fair.
The Finland Book Fair provided a unique platform for Nwosu and her peers to celebrate and elevate African perspectives in European literary spaces, reinforcing the power of storytelling as a bridge across cultures.
