Actress Femi Taylor, celebrated by fans for her iconic role as the dancer Oola in Return of the Jedi, has published her autobiography. Released on July 28, 2026, the 293-page titled From Mud Hut To Star Wars and Beyond offers readers a deeply personal look into her life and career.
Celebrating the launch, Taylor reflected on the years of emotional work that went into the project, sharing a heartfelt message with her supporters. She noted that after years of writing, remembering, reflecting, laughing, and crying, her memoir is finally available. She shared on social media: “It’s finally here. After years of writing, remembering, reflecting, laughing and crying, my memoir is now available. The search for home, for a place of belonging, has brought me back to the one place I never thought to look: within. Thank you to everyone who has walked beside me on this journey.”
The book is available in both hardcover and softcover and can be ordered through Femi Taylor’s official website www.femitaylor.com or through Amazon.
From a remote village in Nigeria to the bright lights of London’s West End, this is a story of survival, identity, and the journey of finding home within yourself.
Born into tragedy and adopted into a new life, Femi Taylor’s remarkable memoir follows a path few could imagine. From overcoming profound personal loss to building a successful career on stage and screen, she shares an intimate account of resilience, love, family, and the search for belonging.
With honesty and grace, Femi reflects on the challenges of adoption, navigating relationships, mental health, personal transformation, and discovering the courage to embrace her authentic self. Along the way, readers are taken behind the scenes of the performing arts, international conventions, unforgettable travels, and the defining moments that shaped her life.
More than a memoir, this is an inspiring testament to hope, healing, and the strength of the human spirit. It reminds us that while our beginnings may shape us, they do not define our future.
Filled with emotion, wisdom, and unforgettable experiences, this compelling autobiography will resonate with anyone who has searched for identity, overcome adversity, or believed that it is never too late to come home to yourself.
Stay tuned to Fantha Tracks Radio for our recent chat with Femi onstage at Festival of the Force in Kent.