'Black Bold 'n Beautiful' is a fascinating look at the saga of cross-cultural marriage and love relationships in the Nigerian and Australian contexts and the collision between an individualistic and a more collective culture. It is not just about finding the right partner but nurturing existing or yet-to-be bonds. It offers practical tips on discovering together the shared values and hopes you may build on to strengthen your relationship.

The author's keen anthropological eye and ability to articulate 'African' and 'Australian' values, tantalizes the sense buds, and enlightens with insightful comments and observations. Threaded through is a respectful curiosity about human beings, their needs, desires, self-unearthing and the journey to lifelong relationships.

Travellers will find many absorbing descriptions of the diversity of the recognised 'happiest people on earth' and cultures of Nigeria, a country many westerners will yearn to know more about.