When We Were FireFlies

Description

When We Were Fireflies is an enthralling novel by Nigerian author Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, published in 2023. The story centers on Yarima Lalo, a reclusive artist who, upon seeing a moving train for the first time, is suddenly overwhelmed by vivid memories of past lives in which he met untimely deaths, including one on a train. This experience leads him to Aziza, a woman with a complicated past, who plays a pivotal role in helping him make sense of his recollections. As the threat of a third death looms in his current life, Yarima and Aziza set off on a journey to uncover the secrets of his past lives.