Damilare Kuku is celebrating a major milestone for her latest novel Women Rent Men and Secrets Here—1,000 copies sold in just ten days. The Nigerian author took to social media to share her joy with photos commemorating the achievement, writing: “Kukus Gang!!! You people really said – Write and we will buy. ONE THOUSAND COPIES SOLD IN TEN DAYS. Thank you for buying. Thank you for giving me joy.”

The enthusiastic response from readers in Nigeria marks another victory for Kuku, whose humor-laced explorations of contemporary Nigerian life have cultivated a devoted following. Published by TBLNG Press, Women Rent Men and Secrets Here continues her signature style of blending sharp social commentary with laugh-out-loud moments.

For supporters outside Nigeria, Kuku has a message: “For all my supporters abroad, 2026 will soon come and WOMEN RENT MEN will be yours.” The international release will bring her latest work to readers who’ve been following her journey since Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad (2021) and her debut novel Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow(2024).

With this milestone, Kuku joins a growing number of African writers who are finding commercial success while maintaining creative authenticity. As Kuku put it simply: “Thank you for giving me joy.”