A Spell of Good Things is a literary fiction novel written by Nigerian novelist Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ and published by Canongate Books in February 2023.
[4][5] Eniola, a young boy attending secondary school, hails from a once middle-class family that has fallen into poverty following his father's loss of employment as a history teacher.
His father's unemployment forces Eniola to take on various odd jobs, including assisting a local tailor and running errands, while also resorting to begging on occasion to make ends meet.
The situation escalates dramatically during a family gathering, as an eruption of violence disrupts the event and sends shockwaves through their community.
Through her compelling storytelling, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ explores the stark divide between the privileged and the underprivileged in Nigeria, highlighting the shared humanity that connects them all.