Now, in a household ruled by tradition and pride, four women carry secrets that could shatter everything.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, Lola Shoneyin’s daring debut, peels back the layers of polygamy in Nigeria—not through the eyes of the patriarch, but through the voices of the women who navigate his world.
This isn’t just a story about marriage. It’s a story about survival, silence, and the quiet rebellion of women who refuse to be defined by the roles society assigns them.
Today, we explore how Shoneyin’s novel speaks to the realities of many African women—caught between tradition and transformation—and why its message still resonates in our conversations on gender, education, and justice.
Let’s join Maryam Hyledzeera Adamu of our partners station ALBARKA Radio for the review.