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Black Gals Livin'330. “The Worst Love Islander Ever”So sorry for the lack of eps - vic wasn’t feeling well, we miss you guys! 2025-08-0445 min
Focus on AfricaNigeria: What's behind Benue state attacks?Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to bring an end to the wave of killings in Benue state. It's believed that more than 200 people were killed in attacks across various communities. What's behind the increase in violence?Also, a young man from the DRC is on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church. Who was he and what did he do to achieve this?And we discuss the state of the book industry on the continent, following the first ever UNESCO report on the issue, with one of the authors of the...2025-06-1938 min
African StoriesThe secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin
Dive into the vibrant world of "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives" by Lola Shoneyin, a captivating tale set in contemporary Nigeria. This compelling narrative unravels the complex dynamics of a polygamous household, where Baba Segi’s four wives navigate love, rivalry, and secrets. As tensions rise and hidden truths emerge, the lives of these women intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing their resilience and strength. With rich cultural insights and sharp humor, Shoneyin crafts a poignant exploration of family, identity, and the search for empowerment. Prepare for a journey that challenges societal norms and celebrates the unbreakable bonds of...2024-10-2507 min
PlannedPath PodcastThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives (3)Final episode of this three part book review of this culture defining book by Lola Shoneyin.2024-07-2629 min
PlannedPath PodcastThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives(2)Iya Segi's scheming and Iya Tope's gentility are discussed in this episode as we draw insights from their characters in Lola Shoneyin's book, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives.
Enjoy and share with friends. Want us to review a book? Mail plannedpathc@gmail.com
Brought to you by PlannedPath Educational Consults.
Guest: Precious Ella Ukah
Host: Oluwatosin Mogbadunade
2024-07-1939 min
PlannedPath PodcastThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives (1)Wole Soyinka's Daughter-in-Law, Lola Shoneyin takes readers on an interesting journey in this vivid and engaging novel that offers a deep exploration of family dynamics within a polygamous household in Nigeria.
Join Precious Ella Ukah, English Language graduate from Lagos State University and Show Host, Oluwatosin Mogbadunade as they review the character of Baba Segi in the first part of this book review.
Enjoy and share with friends. Want us to review a book? Mail plannedpathc@gmail.com
Brought to you by PlannedPath Educational Consults.2024-07-1334 min
Qué estás leyendo. El podcast de libros de EL PAÍSAna Carbajosa: ¿Reino Unido en el cementerio?Ana Carbajosa es la invitada esta semana de Berna González Harbour en Qué estás leyendo, el podcast de libros de EL PAÍS. Las dos charlan en el Cementerio Británico de Madrid para poner en contexto su nuevo libro, Una isla a la deriva (Península), en el que narra la decadencia y las grietas del país tras apostar por el Brexit. La autora, periodista de EL PAÍS ahora afincada en Londres, repasa sus referentes, desde la música de The Clash, The Jam o Elvis Costello, las películas de Stephen Frears, Ken Loach o Mi...2024-07-0533 min
The Bookstore175 - The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's WivesYou ready for a messy book? This week we read The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin. Next time we will be reading Wise Children by Angela Carter. Content warnings: sexual assault, domestic violence, fertility issues. If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2024, you can join us on The StoryGraph to see what others are reading for each month and get ideas for your TBR: The Bookstore Challenge 2024. Get two audiobook credits for the price of one at Libro.fm when you sign up using...2024-06-0445 minThe BookstoreThe Quick and the DeadWe're back! Becca's still suffering from a sinus infection, but we're pressing on anyway. The Quick and the Dead by Joy Williams is Corinne's pick for May's prompt to read a book recommended by your favorite author. Joy Williams (in general) is recommended by many authors, among them Catherine Lacey and Sigrid Nunez. Content warning: suicidal ideations, mention of genitalia, violent death, animal death Our next book discussion will be The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin. Find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us! I...2024-05-2139 minThe BookstoreBecca is Never Going to Read 'It Ends With Us' Part IDue to some unforseen circumstances this week we are bringing you an episode from our Patreon about Colleen Hoover's massively popular novel It Ends With Us in leiu of our regularly scheduled book discussion. We will hopefully be back with that next week. Here is the Slate article by Chels Upton mentioned at the top of the episode. Our next book discussions will be The Quick and the Dead by Joy Williams and The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin. If you want to read along with The Bookstore Challenge 2024...2024-05-1555 min
Hay Festival en EspañolT4 - E2. Hay Festival y British Council: Parejas literarias y la serie IgualdadesSegundo episodio de la cuarta temporada de Hay Festival en Español, la serie de pódcast del Hay Festival.En este episodio conversamos sobre la longeva alianza entre Hay Festival y British Council, y dos de los proyectos que actualmente llevamos a cabo: Parejas Literarias y la serie Igualdades. Participan Tsitsi Dangarembga, Gloria Susana Esquivel, Isabella Hammad, Aura García-Junco, Sarah Ladipo Manyika, María Medem, Karina Pacheco, Lola Shoneyin, Velia Vidal, Elley Williams y Carlos Yushimito.Guión y producción: Hay Festival Internacional.Música intro: I've Been Waiting de Crystal Squad. Outro: Friheij Følje Fårår (Free...2024-04-0200 min
With the Book ChiefMFL-The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s WivesIn this episode I share, rant and laugh about the master piece that Lola Shoneyin created with this book. I know you’ll enjoy it, so listen away and don’t forget to share your thoughts on it on our social media pages. ig@withthebookchief, twitter@umohbenita32024-01-2130 min
Foreignness and FriendshipConversation #10: Lola Shoneyin (Lagos, Nigeria), Aké Arts and Book Festival (English)Conversation between Lola Shoneyin and Morten Ranum We are in Lagos, Nigeria to participate in Aké Arts and Book Festival. Prior to the festival we have a conversation with the festival director Lola Shoneyin, Nigerian poet and author. The conversation begins with snaopshots from the press conference, thereafter we are having a one by one with Lola Shoneyin in her office in a more relaxed atmosphere and environment. To the press meeting Lola Shoneyin introduces the festival, tells about the ten years of experience and presents the main sponsor of the festival si...2023-11-3045 min
emociones entre líneas: un podcast de libros24.02.02. Valientes y transformadoras: narrativas de mujeres africanasEn el pod Valientes y transformadoras: narrativas de mujeres africanas nos adentraremos en el inquietante y contestatario mundo de las letras africanas, donde mujeres escritoras de este continente tienen la voz y la palabra para acercarnos sus pensamientos y sentimientos, para mostrarnos sus anhelos y su manera de ver la realidad y sentirla. En este capítulo visitaremos las siguientes lecturas:
Sekyiamah, Nana Darkoa. The Sex Lives of African Women: Self-Discovery, Freedom, and Healing. London: Dialogue books, 2021. ISBN: 9781662650826.
Makumbi, Jennifer Nansubuga. The First Woman. London: One World, 2020. ISBN: 9780861540266.
Shoneyin, Lola. The secret lives of the...2023-11-2639 min
Caught ReadhandedCouch Conversations: Topics inspired from 'Of This Our Country': Essays from some of Nigeria’s greatest writers, including Ayobami Adebayo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Bolu Babalola and moreThis book inspires the topics discussed in this episode with personal essays from 24 Nigerian writers, and a more complete and authentic image of the country comes to light. The book delves into the complexities and paradoxes of patriotism, the influence of social class and privilege in Nigerian society, the tension between traditional customs and the diasporic way of life, and the potency of storytelling and its intrinsic association with Nigeria’s history.
In this collection, highly acclaimed and award-winning writers share their unique memories and experiences of Nigeria, providing an insider's perspective of a country whose in...2023-11-191h 53
Emociones entre líneas: un podcast de libros24.02.02. Valientes y transformadoras: narrativas de mujeres africanasEn el pod Valientes y transformadoras: narrativas de mujeres africanas nos adentraremos en el inquietante y contestatario mundo de las letras africanas, donde mujeres escritoras de este continente tienen la voz y la palabra para acercarnos sus pensamientos y sentimientos, para mostrarnos sus anhelos y su manera de ver la realidad y sentirla. En este capítulo visitaremos las siguientes lecturas: Sekyiamah, Nana Darkoa. The Sex Lives of African Women: Self-Discovery, Freedom, and Healing. London: Dialogue books, 2021. ISBN: 9781662650826. Makumbi, Jennifer Nansubuga. The First Woman. London: One World, 2020. ISBN: 9780861540266. Shoneyin, Lola. The secret lives of the four wives: a novel. London: William...2023-11-1139 min
The Girl Behind the Book Podcast06: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives Play by Lola Shoneyin with Guest JessicaIn this episode of "The Girl Behind the Book" join Bianca and guest Jessica as they dive deep into Lola Shoneyin's captivating novel, "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives." Explore the complexities of polygamy, African culture, hidden secrets, gender roles, and the poignant theme of infertility in this thought-provoking discussion. Tune in for an insightful exploration of this literary gem!
2023-11-0155 min
One More Book Podcast3. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's WivesSend us a textFinally, a new episode where I talk about one of my past reads, 'the Secret Lives Of Baba Semi's Wives' by Lola Shoneyin.Discussion topics include: Patriarchy, polygamy, white supremacy & societal expectations on women when it comes to child bearing.Next Read: Worthy by Jada Pinkett SmithWebsite: https://www.onemorebook.deSocials: One More Book PodcastLISTEN SUBSCRIBE SHAREWebsite: https://www.onemorebook.de/Socials: One More Book PodcastWebsite: https://www.onemorebook.de/S...2023-10-2817 min
Books With Abena25. Good Story Openings Pt. 1Here's a look at some books with my favourite opening lines.Books Mentioned:Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi DangarembaThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola ShoneyinKintu by Jennifer Nansubuga MakumbiThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieHis Only Wife by Peace Adzo MedieSilver Sparrow by Tayari JonesTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonBreast and Eggs by Mieko KawakamiAgainst the Loveless World by Susan AbulhawaBrown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonSmall Worlds by Caleb Azumah NelsonVagabonds by Eloghosa by OsundeYou Made A Fool of Death With Your...2023-08-1818 min
SLAAcastCurrent Literary Affairs: Lola Shoneyin (NG) & Pelumi Adejumo (NG/NL)>>English below2023-05-1055 min
Die Buch. Der feministische BuchpodcastKlassikerinnen! Afrikanische Literatur für Einsteiger*innen - "Half of a Yellow Sun" von Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Schon wieder Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie? Gibt’s keine anderen afrikanischen Autor*innen, die wir besprechen könnten? Die gibt’s! (siehe unten) Trotzdem ist die nigerianische Autorin eine Klassikerin, die viele wichtige Themen ins Rampenlicht rückt und afrikanische Literaturen populär gemacht hat.
Wir besprechen „Half of a Yellow Sun“ (2006) von Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Darin beschreibt sie die Auswirkungen des Biafra-Kriegs in den 1960ern in Nigeria. Habt ihr davon schon gehört? Wenn nicht, dann ist dieses Buch das richtige für euch.
Das Buch erzählt von Ugwu, der als Houseboy z...2023-04-1926 min
Jolly ReadingDo As You're Told Baji! by Lola Shoneyin2023-02-0805 min
TheSNCPodcast[Bonus] Lola Shoneyin on parenting, writing styles, and workshops2023-01-3118 min
TheSNCPodcast[Bonus] Lola Shoneyin on parenting, writing styles, and workshopsHere’s a bonus from our conversation with award-winning poet and author Lola Shoneyin on writing styles, workshops, and her parents nurturing her love of books.
2023-01-3018 minTheSNCPodcastLola Shoneyin on Ouida Bookstore, Publishing, & Community Libraries2023-01-1751 minTheSNCPodcastLola Shoneyin on Ouida Bookstore, Publishing, & Community LibrariesFor our first episode of 2023, we are kicking things off with Lola Shoneyin, the award-winning British-Nigerian author, poet, and festival organizer. Our conversation with her covered writer's workshops, setting up a bookstore in Nigeria, evolution of book publishing, the importance of book imprints and more.
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Children’s Stories from Africa‘Do As You Are Told, Baji!’ Written by Lola ShoneyinBaji sometimes doesn’t do as he is told. Let’s find out what happens to Baji on his adventures with Baba at the farm….2022-12-0604 min
Inspiring Open: Amplifying the voices of Africa's inspiring womenLola ShoneyinThe Fearless Life of a Tireless Creator
Our guest on Inspiring Open this week is Lola Shoneyin. Lola didn’t see writing as a special skill growing up-she thought everybody could write and so she started to write. Fast-forward, Lola is now an award-winning author and poet. Some of her works include three books of poems, three children books and her highly acclaimed novel ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ which was nominated for the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2011 and went on to win the PEN Awards. In 2020, it was announced that the book was to b...2022-07-181h 00
Jolly ReadingDo As You're Told Baji! by Lola ShoneyinIn this episode of Jolly Reading, Namse covers a book titled Do As You're Told Baji! by Lola Shoneyin. It is the tale of a young boy named Baji and his weekend trip to Kwoi in Kaduna State. Find out what mischief he gets up to.If you like the story, grab yourself a copy of Do As You're Told Baji! from Ouida Books here. To recommend books for Namse to read on the show, send him an email over at namse.udosen@ayambalitcast.com. 2022-06-1105 min
Akwabook#27 - « The sex lives of African women » avec Kpingni« Une femme noire avec des sentiments et des émotions » c'est ainsi que se décrit Kpingni/Maureen.(03.50) Cette afroféministe qui lit désormais quasi exclusivement des autrices noires est fascinée par l'afrofuturisme, genre littéraire qui valorise les cultures africaines. Le foisonnement littéraire actuel qui permet à la nouvelle génération de lire des livres avec des personnages noirs est un véritable réconfort qui réaffirme sa conviction : les littératures africaines sont né-ces-saires.
(17.06) Black Girl de Zakiya Dalila Harris, est le premier roman traduit par Kpingni. Une opportunité née sur Twitter qui a un...2022-05-1856 min
Like A Real Book ClubThe One About 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives' by Lola ShoneyinKristina and Ashley discuss our (messy) February 2022 book club pick: 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives' by Lola Shoneyin 2022-05-131h 38
Noire HistoryThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives [Book Review]A review of "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives" by Lola Shoneyin, a novel about a polygamous Nigerian man, Baba Segi his four wives, seven children, and all kinds of drama. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-secret-lives-of-baba-segis-wives-book-review. 2022-04-2925 minNoire HistoryThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives [Book Review]A review of "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives" by Lola Shoneyin, a novel about a polygamous Nigerian man, Baba Segi his four wives, seven children, and all kinds of drama. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-secret-lives-of-baba-segis-wives-book-review. 2022-04-2925 min
Dog Eared and Foxed86 Women Authors in 10 minutes, a prelude to Internation Women’s Day, 2022Ange has organised an event at The Ink Spot to celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th of March, and she asked me to take part and say something about the prioritisation of women authors in my reading over the last few years.
I recorded the piece for timing purposes, and thought I might as well bash it out as an episode of Dog Eared and Foxed. It's the first outing for my new microphone.
Alice Bradley Sheldon
Alison Lurie
Amanda Mason
Anbara Salam
Andi Osho
Anita Brookner
Anna Burns
Anne Tyler
Annie Proulx
Ariel Levy
A...2022-03-0511 min
My Lit AdventureEpisode 2 - The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's WivesOn this episode, Ikeme and I delve into the chaos of the Alao household as we discuss one of my favorite books, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives or in some markets, The Secret Lives of the Four Wives by Lola Shoneyin. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram @mylit.adventure for updates 💛2022-01-1540 min
StoryzfromyhairShoneyin - The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's WivesIn this fourth episode of the season of Firsts, I am glad to present Lola Shoneyin, poet, publisher and author of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's wives. Although Lola is no newcomer to the literary world what with her works of poetry that have given her repute, her first novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives has been a debut that has taken a life of its own since its release in 2010, being adapted into several languages, a play, graphic novel and soon a Netflix Series.
Storyzfromyhair podcast took a moment to chat with the simile queen to...2021-12-0324 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastJane Igharo - THE SWEETEST REMEDYJane and I discuss The Sweetest Remedy, writing in the third person, being selected for Book of the Month (twice), setting a book in Nigeria, crafting her second novel, and much more.Jane’s recommended reads are:
The Secret Lives of the Four Wives by Lola Shoneyin
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Thanks to the Jung Center Houston for sponsoring this episode. Click here to lear...2021-09-3019 min
Don’t Miss Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Right Now.Of This Our Country: Acclaimed Nigerian writers on the home, identity and culture they know by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/498498to listen full audiobooks.
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Summer 16 Podcast69. Catching UpJon (@jonbuie) and Tunde (@taut_7) start off this episode shooting the sh*t. Tunde's 40th birthday is coming up and Jon has a new employment opportunity. In our 'Say What?!' segment we talk about the Haitian migrants at the southern border and the hypocrisy of our government. During our current events section we discuss our fantasy football league. During our waxing hypotheticals section we ask a question of time lost versus and indescribable amount of money. In our AVM section we give our recommendations of the week.Tunde’s Recs:If Orange Was a Pl...2021-09-221h 26
Zona Lettura. Libri da leggereS2 E01 • Storie dall'Africa ma non soloRecensione di due libri provenienti dal panorama letterario africano:- “Prudenti come serpenti”, di Lola Shoneyin, 66thand2nd, 2021, 256 pagine;- “Capelli, lacrime e zanzare” di Namwali Serpell, Fazi, 2021, 650 pagine. Contattami anche tu per commenti, idee e proposte: woozingstar@gmail.comProfilo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zonalettura/Profilo Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/18769234-ludovicaFoto di Gabriele TaorminaMusica: Acoustic Blues e Saloon Rag, di Jason Shaw, da https://audionautix.comRendezvous, di Shane Ivers, da https://www.silvermansound.com2021-09-0409 min
Madame, Attrape ton coeurEpisode 3 - Retour au paysDans ce nouvel épisode, Niki et Bi reviennent sur un événement clé de l'année 2021 : le retour au pays. Niki et Bi dévoilent ainsi quelques faits marquants des voyages au Cameroun et en Guinée-Bissau après plusieurs années passées en Côte d'Ivoire. C'est l'occasion de faire un nouveau bilan de la quête identitaire et d'en apprendre davantage sur ces deux pays.
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Hello Bluestocking!! Promoting Nigerian Books.The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin.Set in the ancient southwestern town of Ibadan, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives follows the lives of a polygamist, his four wives, and their seven children. Their patriarch, Ishola Alao, also known as Baba Segi, is a brash, uneducated, yet wealthy Yoruba man who revels in his large family and stupendous wealth. His wives, Iya Segi, Iya Tope, and Iya Femi, are also uneducated, but the three of them take pride in being members of this affluent household. Iya Segi is the first wife and the mother of Segi and Akin, Baba Segi’s oldest children. The second...2021-08-151h 09
The BAOBABBook appreciation week-The secret lives of Baba Segi's wivesBook appreciation week is a segment on The Baobab where l review a book that l would have read. This month l chose to review the Secret lives of Baba Segi's wives written by Lola Shoneyin2021-06-0713 min
Reads, Recs & ReviewsEp 2: Recommending | Books for New Readers.Today I'm sharing with you four books, all written by women, that I think is a good start for new readers and folks who are looking to get back into the reading game.Books mentioned are: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo Second-Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta Ogadinma by Ukamaka OlisakweAll book can be purchased from these bookstore and more: Rovingheights, OuidaBooks, BookPeddler, MasobeBooks and a lot of others mentioned in this episode.Please subscribe and share to all of your friends because there's so much love in sharing...2021-06-0340 min
Die Buch. Der feministische BuchpodcastWie Polygamie und Patriarchat zusammenhängen – „The Secret Life of Baba Segi’s Wives“ von Lola Shoneyin
Ein Mann und mehrere Frauen? Das Familiensystem Polygamie ruft oft Kritik von (westlichen) Feminist*innen hervor. Wir sprechen in unserer Folge darüber, warum wir uns trotzdem kein vorschnelles Urteil über Polygamie erlauben sollten.
Bolanle ist die 4. Frau in einem polygamen Haushalt im modernen Ibadan (Nigeria). Und so schnell wir glauben, wir hätten die Beziehungsgeflechte und Unterdrückungsverhältnisse durchschaut, so schnell werden wir überrascht. Lola Shoneyin erzählt in „The Secret Life of Baba Segi’s Wives” (Serpent’s Tail, 2010) über die Geheimnisse von vier Frauen, die sich einem vorschnellen Urteil entziehen. Shoneyin schreibt mit vie...2021-05-2623 min
Akada Festival PodcastACBF2020 | Write It Down!: From Idea to Book | Lola ShoneyinYou have a brilliant idea that you want to share with the world but you seem to be hitting a roadblock each time you want to start writing. Find out how to burst through that writer's block put your thoughts to paper and move your book closer to completion.Speaker: Lola Shoneyin (October 30, 2020). Lagos, Nigeria.#AkadaAtHome | #AkadaAtHome2020 | #AkadaFestival | #AkadaChildrensBookFestival | #ACBF | #ACBF2020 | #ChildrensBookFestival | #BookFestival | #AfricanBookFestival | #BookForAfricanChildren | #BlackOwned | #BlackBabyBooks | #CleverClogsBooks | #LolaShoneyi | #OlayemiEjemai | #AfricanAuthor | ChildrensPictureBook | #HappyTunes | #GiggleBox | #BookChat | #BookReading | #Workshop | #PictureBookAkadafestival.orgIG: @AkadafestivalTwitter: @AkadafestivalFacebook: @CleverClogsBooks2021-04-2124 min
JistwithJadé16. Welcome To My Book Clurb!Hi guys, Happy Wednesday!!
1 year. 12 books. That’s the goal!
Join Jadesola as she reviews her current reads, discusses African Literature.
But don’t worry, there aren’t any spoilers 😉
The books mentioned on this episode are;
The Children of Blood and Bones-Tomi Adeyemi
The Children of Virture and Vengance-Tomi Adeyemi
Americanah- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Homegoing-Yaa Gyasi
Stay with me- Ayobami Adebayo and Tami Oldham Ashcraft
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives-Lola Shoneyin
Make sure to use the...2021-01-2721 min
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Author: Lola Shoneyin
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time...2021-01-199h 28Discover This Vivid Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel by Lola ShoneyinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491304to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
Author: Lola Shoneyin
Narrator: Lola Shoneyin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Drama
Publisher's Summary:
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time...2021-01-199h 28Power-Up With Your Day With A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel by Lola ShoneyinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491304to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
Author: Lola Shoneyin
Narrator: Lola Shoneyin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time...2021-01-199h 28Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel by Lola ShoneyinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491304to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
Author: Lola Shoneyin
Narrator: Lola Shoneyin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time...2021-01-199h 28
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Title: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
Author: Lola Shoneyin
Narrator: Lola Shoneyin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time...2021-01-199h 28
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel by Lola ShoneyinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491304 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel Author: Lola Shoneyin Narrator: Lola Shoneyin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 28 minutes Release date: January 19, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it...2021-01-1905 minDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel by Lola ShoneyinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491304to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel
Author: Lola Shoneyin
Narrator: Lola Shoneyin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES! Award-winning author Lola Shoneyin delivers an irresistible and entertaining story of marriage, family, power, and heartache set in modern-day Nigeria in her debut novel. When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was...2021-01-199h 28
The Bookworm's PodcastThe Secrets Lives of Baba Sege's WivesThis is an African Nigerian Fiction Novel written by Lola Shoneyin. Copywrite © 2010. Published by HarperCollins Publishers.2020-12-0812 min
3 BOOKS WITH DUYIITofunmi: Yoruba love stories & MythsTofunmi is a Fashion entrepreneur and with a huge love and interest in the Yoruba culture. Her 3 books are: 'The secret lives of Baba Segi's wives' by Lola Shoneyin; 'Yoruba love stories' by Olabode Ogunlana; and 'The rare leaf' by Olabode Ogunlana.
It was a banter-filled conversation centered around folklore, myths, and the way of life of the Yorubas.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/omoseye-awolalu/message2020-11-2700 min
The Litty PodcastEP. 010 - "On Better Representation in Fiction and Life's Wahala"Books mentioned in this episode:✣ The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai ✣✣ Reluctant Royals by Alyssa Cole ✣✣ RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon ✣✣ The Hairdressers of Harare by Tendai Huchu ✣✣ The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin ✣✣ Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta ✣ Other authors mentioned:✣ Talia Hibbert ✣✣ Jasmine Guillory ✣Follow us on Twitter @thelittypod and on Instagram @thelitty_podcast--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelittypodcast/support Host...2020-11-1157 min
WhatWeOnAboutEP 3: 5 Books We LovedOn this episode of wwoa, I connect with TaniDabi and we discuss our love for books and each pick our top five that has impacted us as Nigerians.
Books mentioned :- Questions for Ada by Ijeoma Umebinyuo
The secret life of baba Segi's wives by Lola Shoneyin
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
There was a country by Chinua Achebe
No longer at ease by Chinua Achebe
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Born a crime by Trevor Noah
Everyday is for the thief by Teju Cole
Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
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The Culture ShotThe Culture Shot: Lola Shoneyin, Aké FestivalIn this week’s episode we hear from Lola Shoneyin, Founder & Director of Aké Festival, about why the world needs a festival devoted to African and African Diaspora voices now more than ever, and how the pandemic has enabled this year’s event to become global, digital and free for all.2020-10-0133 min
Book Off!Oyinkan Braithwaite and Chris Whitaker (Ever been to Centre Parks?)In this episode of Book Off! Joe Haddow is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister The Serial Killer) and Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) to talk about the books they love, their writing and what genre means to them. The two writers also get a little bit nervous before going head to head in the Book Off, putting The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin up against The Last Child by John Hart - but who will win!? Listen to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-3042 min
Books & Rhymes: The PodcastLet Us Speak for ourselves: Things Fall Together with Muthoni MuiruriWhat is Bookstagram and how is it shaping readers' engagement with books? What are the strategies for maintaining a healthy reading habit amidst COVID-19 pandemic? Is the term ‘African literature’ a form of self othering? We discuss these and more in today's episode with Muthoni Muiruri, a Kenyan researcher and literary activist. Muthoni is the founder SomaNami.co.ke, a blog where she promotes and reviews books by Continental and diaspora African writers. She is the co-founder of The African Review, and the recently launched Things Fall Together vodcast that explores the intersection between lite...2020-09-0100 min
The stories we tellLola Shoneyin on confronting procrastination, dealing with rejection and honing your writing craftOn this episode, Nicole speaks to Nigerian poet and author, Lola Shoneyin. They discuss how to face procrastination head on, the realities of rejection and her 3 tips for writing; read hard, write hard and live hard.2020-08-2337 minThe Litty PodcastEP. 005 - "On Endtime Pastors and the African Literary Struggle"Mental Health Resources USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) Crisis Text Line (Text "HELLO" to 741741) Nigeria Nigerian Suicide Prevention Initiative Counselling Centre (0806 210 6493) Lagos suicide hotlines, by the Lagos State Government (08058820777 or 09030000741) Apps - https://adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps Books mentioned in this episode: ✣ An Orchestra of Minorities - Chigozie Obioma ✣✣ Born on a Tuesday - Elnathan John ✣✣ The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Lives - Lola Shoneyin ✣✣ Anthills of the Savannah - Chinua Achebe ✣✣ A Man of the People - Chinua Achebe ✣...2020-07-221h 19
Boston CallingBlack lives matterThe homicide of George Floyd has led to widespread protests in the US. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have been hitting the streets daily, from Minneapolis to New Orleans, and from New York to Los Angeles. But the protests aren’t limited to the US. For the past few weeks, protests and demonstrations have spread across the globe. Issues of police brutality, racism and injustice have plagued nations around the world, including Greece, where people are protesting in solidarity with the death of Geroge Floyd, while also advocating for systemic change in their country.Also, in France, th...2020-06-1427 minCaught ReadhandedEpisode 3: The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's WivesIn this Episode, We discuss The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's Wives written by Lola Shoneyin. Join us as we discuss how this book relates to our lives and you can find it on amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Lives-Baba-Segis-Wives/dp/00619463702020-06-051h 07
Les Patati Patata de Armelle NYOBEQue lisent les femmes ? Ep 7 Entretien avec Françoise MoudoutheElle est une femme, jeune, activiste et féministe dans l'âme et dans l'ADN. Une femme qui sait que ça ne va pas quand elle ne lit pas. Une femme qui m'a transportée dans son univers et m'a fait chercher des livres pour mon plus grand bonheur. Une femme dont les lectures vous inspireront, je vous le souhaite vivement. Vous écoutez vous procurer les livres dont on a parlé? Voici une liste non exhaustive. Et si vous voulez savoir de quoi ils parlent.... Press PLAY The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your I...2019-12-241h 26
The ConversationWomen celebrating literatureTwo women who set up book festivals that have gone on to become hugely successful in their own countries and beyond tell Kim Chakanetsa about the importance of women having space to talk about their writing with an audience that understands. Namita Gokhale directs the Jaipur Literature Festival with the British author William Dalrymple. The Festival has hosted nearly 2000 speakers and welcomed over a million book lovers from across India and the globe since its inception. Bringing together authors of books in India's 22 languages, it's a magnet for writers and readers alike. Namita Gokhale explains how it's...2019-12-2326 min
The WhichKitabu PodcastThe Whichkitabu podcast: The secret lives of Baba Segi's wives by Lola Shoneyin. Part 3.The final section of Baba Segi's saga as analyzed by Mary and Musa. The intrigue in this beautiful novel is out of this world and well done. Tune in.2019-06-0314 min
The WhichKitabu PodcastThe Whichkitabu podcast: The secret lives of Baba Segi's wives by Lola Shoneyin. Part 2.Mary and Musa delve deeper into the secret lives of Baba Segi's wives and the explosive secret that threatens to tear the already chaotic household apart. 2019-05-2614 min
The WhichKitabu PodcastThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin. Part 1.A funny wholesome African tale of conniving wives, a gluttonous patriarch and a secret never to be revealed... Unless it is.2019-05-2015 min
Building The Future PodcastEpisode 41. Art, tech and polygamy. Lola Shoneyin, Director at Book Buzz FoundationThis was a live podcast with an audience Lola Shoneyin is a Nigerian poet and author who launched her debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, in the UK in May 2010 She is currently the director of Book Buzz Foundation, Nigeria- a non-governmental organisation whose main aims are promoting literacy through the creation of reading programmes for children and developing reading spaces. The foundation also organises the Ake Arts and Book Festival, an annual literary, cultural and arts event that takes place in Abeokuta, Nigeria Lola is also an award-winning writer and a cultural activist. In this episode you’ll...2018-05-081h 12
Building The Future with DotunEpisode 41. Art, tech and polygamy. Lola Shoneyin, Director at Book Buzz FoundationLola Shoneyin is a Nigerian poet and author who launched her debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, in the UK in May 2010
She is currently the director of Book Buzz Foundation, Nigeria- a non-governmental organisation whose main aims are promoting literacy through the creation of reading programmes for children and developing reading spaces.2018-05-081h 12
The Sankofa Book Club011: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives ft. Lyrical SoldierIn this episode we are discussing September’s book, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin, with special guest Lyrical Soldier!
We’re talking about:
* Overview
* Author, setting and context
* Themes:
* Health and modern medicine
* Sex and fertility
* Polygamy
* Style and technique
* Best and worst bits
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Vote for October's Book: http://bit.ly/2y8g7kr
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2jBhPZj
FOLLOW US
facebook.com/thesankofabc
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Expanding the team: bit.ly/2fX6txf
SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS
Music: Ryan Little - Traf...2017-09-181h 20
The Sankofa Book Club011: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives ft. Lyrical SoldierIn this episode we are discussing September’s book, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin, with special guest Lyrical Soldier!
We’re talking about:
* Overview
* Author, setting and context
* Themes:
* Health and modern medicine
* Sex and fertility
* Polygamy
* Style and technique
* Best and worst bits
SBC LIVE SHOW
Vote for October's Book: http://bit.ly/2y8g7kr
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2jBhPZj
FOLLOW US
facebook.com/thesankofabc
twitter.com/thesankofabc
instagram.com/thesankofa.bc
goodreads.com/thesankofabc
Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH
Expanding the team: bit.ly/2fX6txf
SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS
Music: Ryan Little - Traf...2017-09-181h 20