I Do Not Come To You By Chance Tickets

Meet Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, the award-winning Nigerian author and journalist behind I Do Not Come To You By Chance. Since her debut, Adaobi has been shaping conversations around Nigerian society, digital culture, and resilience through storytelling. Her work spans novels, humanitarian reporting, and public speaking, with a voice that blends empathy, sharp insight, and a global perspective.

We’ve gathered a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you connect with Adaobi’s work, secure your seats at events, and follow her latest projects. Like having a reliable friend in the literary world, we’ve got you covered with accurate details and easy access to official channels.

City-by-city relevance: Adaobi’s books have sparked discussions around Nigerian culture, security, and youth experiences—topics that resonate with readers across Lagos, Abuja, and beyond. For fans planning to attend readings or talks, we include venue context and where to find more information.

Key works include I Do Not Come To You By Chance (2009), which examines a young man’s navigation of Nigeria’s 419 email scams. The novel, published by Hachette Books, earned major honors such as the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book (Africa) in 2010 and the Betty Trask First Book Award (2010). It was named among The Washington Post’s Best Books of 2009 and continues to influence conversations about technology, ethics, and youth in Africa.

Adaobi’s later titles include Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree (2018), a HarperCollins YA novel based on Boko Haram survivor interviews, which also earned recognition from the Ravens Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment (2018) and the American Library Association Notable Books list (2019).

In addition to her writing, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani is active on the speaking circuit. She has appeared in major outlets and venues, including a noted profile in The Guardian and features by the Pulitzer Center. A feature film adaptation of I Do Not Come To You By Chance premiered at TIFF in September 2023, directed by Ishaya Bako and featuring actors Paul Nnadiekwe and Blossom Chukwujekwu. Nigeria rights to her work were published by Masobe Books (2019). For upcoming appearances, including a 2025 speech at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as part of a Pulitzer Center program, check official announcements and venue pages.