SURVIVING SAJOMACO – A Nigerian Boarding School Odyssey

In Surviving SAJOMACO, Asaolu offers a sharp, satirical yet serious exploration of life in a Nigerian public boarding school during the 1990s. Through the eyes of a sheltered child, the brutal realities of school life are revealed with vivid honesty. The book delves into the harsh corridors of this institution, presenting raw, often jarring experiences that shed light on the incongruencies and contradictions that define this setting.

Beyond the personal narrative, Asaolu subtly tracks the larger story of Nigeria itself, intertwining the challenges of adolescence with the broader socio-political environment of the time. Surviving SAJOMACO offers both a personal and national reflection, capturing the complexities of growing up in Nigeria’s unique educational landscape.