Funmi’s arrival sparks a series of events where Yejide desperately tries to get pregnant, but then to protect herself, her marriage and her children from hardship and misfortune.

The book is about the challenges faced by a Nigerian couple, Yejide and Akin, as they struggle with infertility and societal pressures.

Stay with Me was first published in 2017 in the UK by Canongate Books, to critical acclaim,[4][2][5] and prior to publication, had been shortlisted for the Kwani?

[9] Michiko Kakutani in her review of the novel for The New York Times described Adébáyọ̀ as "an exceptional storyteller", adding: "She writes not just with extraordinary grace but with genuine wisdom about love and loss and the possibility of redemption.

It was selected as notable book of the year by several publications, including The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian.