Francesca Ekwuyasi

Francesca Ekwuyasi is a Canadian writer and artist.[1] She is most noted for her debut novel Butter Honey Pig Bread, which was published in 2020 and longlisted for the Giller Prize.[2]

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria,[3] she is currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] In addition to her writing, she had an exhibition of paper cutout art at Halifax's The Khyber in 2019,[1] and has directed short documentary films including Reconcile[1] and Black & Belonging.[3]

Butter Honey Pig Bread was selected for the 2021 edition of Canada Reads, where it will be defended by celebrity chef Roger Mooking.[4]

She identifies as queer.[3]

References
  1. Jade Nauss, "Francesca Omolara Ekwuyasi moves from Penance to reconciliation". The Coast, November 28, 2019.
  2. Deborah Dundas, "Thomas King, Emma Donoghue make the 2020 Giller Longlist in a year marked by firsts". toronto Star, September 8, 2020.
  3. "Proud to Shine on the East Coast". CBC News, July 16, 2020.
  4. "Meet the Canada Reads 2021 contenders". CBC Books, January 14, 2021.


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