Memoirs of a Messed-Up Muslim Woman - by Ola Labib (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

'Growing up as the only Black, hijab-wearing girl in a white seaside town, with strict African Muslim parents, I was stuck between a world I didn't feel part of and one I wasn't allowed to fully embrace. I was raised to follow the rules, be the good daughter, be a top-achieving pharmacist and finally marry an eligible bachelor. But life had other plans - like falling for a rapper, sneaking into stand-up comedy, and finding myself on stage at the O2. This is the story of how I found my voice, learned to live for myself, and discover that even when love and tradition clash, there's still room to laugh, grow, and belong.

About the Author

Ola Labib is a rising name in British comedy. Best known for her infectious charm, edgy comedy material and wry humour, her engaging stories are inspired by both her strict Islamic and traditional African upbringing, citing her father as her biggest comedy hero. She was named by ITalkTelly as being one of 'The Top 22 TV stars to keep an eye on' and has since supported Mo Gilligan as the first Sudanese woman to perform at the O2 Arena and achieved a list of TV credits including World's Most Dangerous Road (Dave), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), The Emily Attack Show (ITV) and Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC), Sorry I Didn't Know (ITV) Don't Hate the Playez (ITV). In 2024, Ola completed her first sold out tour run for her debut show pOLArising and is going on tour in 2025 with her show Dispersible. Ola has achieved her first commissioned script with Channel 4 The Pharmacy.