New Nigeria County

By: Clare Brown

Narrated by: Clare Brown, full cast, Ayanna Dookie, Korey Jackson, Andrea Jones-Sojola, Brittany Pressley, Emana Rachelle, Malika Samuel, Heather Alicia Simms, Diana Bustelo, Tyla Collier, Alejandra Reynoso, David Sadzin, André Santana, Shaun Taylor-Corbett

Written and performed by TikTok star Clare Brown, New Nigeria County is a whip-smart, full-cast satire tackling race, gender, and nationalism in today’s world. When a white family moves into an affluent Black community, a “misunderstanding” between neighbors escalates until the entire town is swept up in the drama.

New Nigeria is a good, clean, all-American town. The husbands are smiling and handsome, the wives are strong, rich, and powerful, and Nat Turner High is the best public school in the state. Yet, the citizens of this idyllic community find themselves in a rapidly changing country and, to be perfectly honest, some of them are a teeny bit uncomfortable with it all.

When a New Nigeria community leader Carèn makes a frantic phone call to the local police about a “potential gang member” roaming her cushy Malcolm X Estates neighborhood, it turns out the boy is her new European American neighbor, Jake Smith, and the misunderstanding quickly becomes the talk of the town. While Jake’s mom, Meghan, is hurt by her new neighbor’s behavior, Carèn works tirelessly to preserve the safety (and the property values) of her beloved community. As the two women work toward their own version of equity, their conflict continues to escalate, setting off a chain of cringe-worthy confrontations that send the good citizens of New Nigeria into a tailspin.

New Nigeria County is a hilarious, razor-sharp debut, flipping the script to expose uncomfortable truths through wildly entertaining comedy. This dynamic audiobook, created for the listening experience, is perfect for fans of Abbott Elementary, Dear White People, and Such a Fun Age.

©2024 Clare Brown (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

Critic reviews

"New Nigeria Country is a sharp satire--chock full of jokes but with something important to say. It escalates with the satisfying zip of a nighttime cable soap. I've been a fan of Clare Brown's videos for years and this gorgeously produced audiobook is a perfect platform for her voice." (R. Eric Thomas, bestselling author of Congratulations, The Best Is Over!)

“New Nigeria County is a masterclass on unvarnished truths delivered hilariously. Anything Clare Brown writes has my undivided attention.” (Kelly Harms, bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler and You Can Thank Me Later)

"Clare Brown's razor-sharp satire shines in this stunning debut -- Brown wields her wit and social commentary like surgeon's scalpels, every word a precise flip of the script, each more cutting and revealing than the last." (Hayley DeRoche, author of Hello Lovelies! and creator of Sad Beige comedy)

“A stupendous full-cast, fully-realized production…Buffered in hilarity, Brown also provides a brilliant exposé of undeniable, inescapable inequity and injustice.” —Booklist (starred review)

Hilarious

This book made me laugh out loud multiple times. I really enjoyed it although I couldn’t take it seriously

Turning the tables

Ms Clare does a phenomenal job at turning the tables on race and gender in her first also book. I LOVE that it was an audio book because hearing the tone of the characters put the cherry on top!

Flipping the script on SOOO many levels

It was a beautiful way to teach all of us a better way to live. Pay attention to our thoughts and words.

The Book of Opposites

Viewing social "norms", gender roles, racial inequities, bigotry etc. through a different lens. This was such a great book. It was entertaining, funny, and transformative.

My, my, if the tables were turned.

Sooo goood!!!

I had a feeling it would be good considering the world created but it was better than I expected. It makes me chuckle but it also made me think. It’s a must read for sure.

Hurts so good

This book just hit right in the sweet spot and I couldn't be more impressed. Clearly there's room for a 2nd book to pick up with Jasmine going to college and Damarius feeling at loose ends. But Queen C Walker and Gov Rodriguez will have much work to do keeping things safe for REAL Americans.

Insightful Satire

Clare Brown uses sharp satire to highlight the ways that racism, sexism and class impact individuals and outcomes in the US. It is entertaining and thought-provoking

If you know, you know

To avoid spoilers, I will keep this brief. New Nigeria County should be required listening for any and every person in America. The satire is sharp and cutting. Bravo!

Home run

Clare Brown hits it out of the park again. Smart, Funny, and flawlessly performed
Thanks, Clare, you've never failed to impress

Excellent!!

I highly recommend this listen! Great cast and hilarious (but cleverly pointed) script. Congrats Clare!