Embark on an extraordinary journey with bestselling author Michael Palin in his richly illustrated travel adventure across Nigeria. As his eightieth birthday approached, Michael Palin chose adventure over rest, leading him to Africa’s most populous nation with a camera crew in tow. This hardcover biography captures his vivid experiences, offering a complex and varied portrait of the country.

Through the journal he kept during his travels, Palin recounts his encounters from the vibrant chaos of Lagos to the hyper-modern capital of Abuja, and through the polluted oil fields of the Niger Delta. He shares moments ranging from being welcomed by a powerful emir to hearing the testimony of a Boko Haram kidnap victim, all while experiencing the nation's deep contradictions of wealth, talent, corruption, and inequality firsthand.

• A vivid travel adventure across Nigeria from bestselling author Michael Palin.
• Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken during the trip.
• Brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights into a complex nation.
• Explores diverse locations including Lagos, Abuja, and the Niger Delta.
• Part of the "Palin's Travels" series.

• Author: Palin, Michael
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Date: May 28, 2026
• Print Length: 192 pages
• ISBN-10: 1529155541
• ISBN-13: 978-1529155549
• Dimensions: 165 x 226 x 25mm
• Weight: 626 g

Discover the spirit, contradictions, and beauty of Nigeria through the eyes of an acclaimed travel writer. Also available to preorder: Michael Palin in the Philippines (Coming September 2026).