The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's Wives comes to Lagos stage
Books

The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's Wives comes to Lagos stage

Sidomex··1 min read
Advertisement
If you have read Lola Shoneye’s The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives you will understand our excitement.

Earlier in the year, the book was adapted into a play at the Arcola Theatre, London and now our wish is coming true, as a stage adaptation is coming to Lagos as well.

he Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's Wives comes to Lagos stage
Poster as advertised by event organisers

The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives is an engrossing and hilarious tale of family strife, secrets and polygamy in modern-day Nigeria. The story follows Baba Segi and his 3 illiterate wives who try all they could to keep their husband’s attention and their secrets.

In one fell swoop, Lola Shoneyin touches several social issues – rape, insecurity, theft and family politics.

Advertisement

While the play in London was good, it lacked the Nigerian flavour (due to the use of mostly British actors), but we can be sure that the Lagos stage will deliver what London stage could not.

 

Advertisement
Share
Get the recap

Loved this story? Get more like it.

Join readers who get our weekly entertainment recap - the stories worth your time, delivered every Friday.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up you agree to our Privacy Policy.