Award-Winning Novel Tells Bold Immigrant Story Bona Udeze's Just Arrived: A Different World explores identity, culture, and hope in a heartfelt tale of a Nigerian student's journey in America
ALGONQUIN, Ill., Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nigerian-born, Illinois-based author Bona Udeze invites readers into the poignant world of Emeka Mmadunebo in his award-winning novel, Just Arrived: A Different World. This contemporary fiction blends adventure, romance, family, and suspense to explore the challenges and triumphs of immigrants chasing the American Dream.
The story follows Emeka, a young Nigerian student, as he navigates culture shock, prejudice, love, and resilience after landing in Chicago. With humor and heart, Udeze captures the realities of belonging in a new land while holding onto one's roots.
"This book is not just fiction—it's a mirror of countless untold stories," says Udeze. "I wanted to give voice to the struggles, humor, and perseverance of immigrants who balance two worlds while carving out their own identity."
Just Arrived: A Different World has received multiple honors, including the Literary Titan Best Book Award, Indies Today Award, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, and BookFest Book Award for Multicultural Romance. With five-star reviews from educators, attorneys, social workers, and readers across America, the novel is being hailed as "powerful, necessary, and unforgettable."
About the Author
Bona Udeze was born in Nigeria and now resides in Illinois, USA. Holding a Master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning, he has served as an urban planning officer and promotion manager, while also pursuing passions in writing, drawing, and social commentary. His works include Why Africa? A Continent in a Dilemma of Unanswered Questions (2009) and Why The Dilemma? The Inconvenient Question (2025).
Availability
Available now on Amazon: Just Arrived: A Different World
Media Contact
Kelly Sanchez, Stellar Literary Press and Media, 1 1 1-888-945-8513, [email protected], https://stellarliterary.com/
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