Born on a Tuesday is a 2016 novel by Nigeria writer Elnathan John.

[2][3] It was published in 2016 by Black Cat an imprint of Grove Press.

[4][5][6] Dantala is the protagonist of Born on a Tuesday, a story about life, love, friendship, and loss.

a young boy from a Sheikh household who attempts to navigate religious and political divides in North West Nigeria.

[11] It was also shortlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize,[12] He also won Betty Trask Award for Born on a Tuesday.