In the Midst of It All is a romantic story which tracks the relationship of a South African-Nigerian couple. Author Thabile Shange takes us on the love journey of two people from different backgrounds — Nandi, who is Zulu, and Femi, who is proudly Yoruba. Their love story is unlike others. Faced with many trials and tribulations, the couple work and fight for their love in difficult times. In the Midst of It All is set in Durban and starts with an introduction to Nandi.