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.

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.




