Dive into the vibrant and complex world of polygamy in Nigeria with Lola Shoneyin's acclaimed novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives. This story unfolds through the distinct voices of Baba Segi and his four wives, weaving a narrative rich with love, secrets, competition, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Bolanle, a graduate and the newest, youngest wife, marries into the household of the rich, rotund patriarch, Baba Segi. While respected by her husband, she faces suspicion from the senior wives who fear she might uncover their long-held secrets. The narrative explores the dynamics within this household, where happiness and unhappiness, truth and deception, coexist.

• Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
• Named one of the five best dark comedy novels of all time by Oyinkan Braithwaite
• Described as 'Comic, tragic, topical and entertaining in equal measure' by Bernardine Evaristo
• Adaptation announced as coming soon to Netflix

• Told through the perspectives of Baba Segi and his four wives.
• Explores themes of family secrets, ambition, and tradition in a contemporary Nigerian setting.
• Features a compelling exploration of relationships within a polygamous structure.

• Author: Lola Shoneyin
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition: Main
• Publication Date: December 3, 2020
• Print Length: 272 pages
• ISBN-10: 1788167589
• ISBN-13: 978-1788167581
• Dimensions: 129 x 16 x 198mm
• Weight: 226g

Discover this vibrant story of a family bound by blood and the past. Add The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives to your contemporary fiction collection today.