Description
In modern-day Nigeria, the charismatic patriarch Baba Segi keeps his household running on charm, tradition, and carefully managed secrets—until the women he has bound to his life begin to unravel the truth for themselves. Across the intimate, often volatile relationships among his wives, the story follows how desire, rivalry, loyalty, and friendship collide, revealing the emotional costs of deception and the power struggles beneath “family” as an institution. With sharp dialogue and a keen eye for human contradiction, this scandalous, engrossing drama explores sexual politics, moral compromise, and the resilience of women navigating love on their own terms. Blending theatrical immediacy with literary depth, it offers an endearing yet incisive look at betrayal, resilience, and the search for dignity in a world built on unequal power.
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paperback
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Published Dec 1, 2010
256 pages
ISBN: 9781846687495
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin.