Butter Honey Pig Bread

About “Butter Honey Pig Bread”

Butter Honey Pig Bread is a 2020 novel by Francesca Ekwuyasi that follows the interwoven stories of three Nigerian women: Kambirinachi, her twin daughters Kehinde and Taiye. Kambirinachi believes she is an Ogbanje, a spirit that causes family misfortune by dying in childhood. She chooses to stay alive, but lives in fear of the consequences. After a traumatic childhood event, Kehinde moves to Montreal and cuts off contact with her family. Taiye leaves for London, struggling with guilt and turning to reckless behavior. Years later, the sisters return to Lagos to visit their mother, facing the past in an effort to reconcile and heal. The novel explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the lasting impact of choices.