Irony is a powerful tool in the novel, used to critique societal norms and highlight the contradictions in modern Nigerian life. Bepo reflects on the irony of Africans willingly migrating to the countries of their former colonial masters, describing this as a “new slavery.”  The tales of Nigerians thriving or struggling abroad illustrate the irony of migration dreams. Stories like Jare’s regret over leaving a banking job to care for the elderly in London highlight the unpredictability of these pursuits.