Archives Tag: Lola Shoneyin
Some Books to Read to Your Kids on Children’s Day
April 19, 2022
Children’s Day celebrates the joy of childhood and what better way to do that than by sharing some enchanting stories? Here are ten delightful books to read with your kids that will take them on magical journeys and teach valuable life lessons. Read more about Education Chicken in the Kitchen by Nnedi Okorafor This … Continue reading Some Books to Read to Your Kids on Children’s Day
Brands We Love: Ouida Books
April 19, 2022
Ouida is a book publisher based in Lagos. The company is known to have put out several titles from some of Nigeria’s most famous authors. It also makes these books available through its storefronts, both online and at its physical location. Read more about Business As one of the newer generation publishers in the country, … Continue reading Brands We Love: Ouida Books
Meet The Boss: Lola Shoneyin Discusses The Business Of Writing
April 19, 2022
In Connect Nigeria’s “Meet The Boss” series, Lola Shoneyin, founder of Ouida, a leading publishing house in Africa and the organizer of Ake Art Book Festival and Kaduna Book and Art Festival speaks with presenter Williams Ozumba on the business of book publishing and intellectual Property Protection to mark this year’s World Book And … Continue reading Meet The Boss: Lola Shoneyin Discusses The Business Of Writing
A Profile Of The Poet And Author, Lola Shoneyin
April 19, 2022
Lola Shoneyin (born Titilola Atinuke Alexandra Shoneyin) is a Nigerian poet and novelist. She has authored several literary works and is significantly involved in Nigeria’s art and literary scene. Read more about Personality Lola is widely known for her novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, which she published in the UK in … Continue reading A Profile Of The Poet And Author, Lola Shoneyin
12 Highlights Of The Nigerian Entertainment Industry In 2019
April 19, 2022
Rema is introduced by Mavin Records When Don Jazzy announced that Mavin Records had signed a 19-year-old rapper named Rema, no one anticipated the commotion that would follow. The young rapper/singer debuted with a self-titled E.P that has quickly settled him into a league of his own. It’s been 9 months and Rema is now … Continue reading 12 Highlights Of The Nigerian Entertainment Industry In 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Ake Festival 2019
April 19, 2022
The Ake Festival is now in its 7th year. For the past 6 years, its founder and visionary, Lola Shoneyin, has championed the cause. The Festival began in Abeokuta and held for the first time in 2013. In 2017, Lola took a bold step and moved the Festival to Lagos. This year, the Ake Festival … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Ake Festival 2019
The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives LIVE in Lagos!
April 19, 2022
Sourmash Stories presents the Stage Adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel, The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives LIVE in Lagos! The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives is a scandalous engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day Nigeria and the difficult choices African women are oftentimes confronted with. Delivered with great humour, … Continue reading The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives LIVE in Lagos!
Photo Speaks: Ake Arts and Book Festival 2017
April 19, 2022
Ake Arts and Book Festival has indeed become a yearly pilgrimage for literary lovers, as it brings together novelists, poets, dancers, actors, illustrators, activists, musicians and artists to share their work and their ideas. It was held at the Arts and Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta on November 14-18, 2017. It was themed “This F-Word” and it focused much … Continue reading Photo Speaks: Ake Arts and Book Festival 2017
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A Review of the Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
April 19, 2022
In a fictive world sorted by Lola Soneyin, a carefully plotted story reveals the innards of a polygamous family, laced with rotten carnages and adulterous secrecy. In a cleverly but humorous plot, the story assumes a protagonist; Baba Segi and his four wives with numerous children. It was for him the mark of wealth and … Continue reading A Review of the Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
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Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? If you enjoy Nigerian novels, you’ll be delighted to know you can reach out to and stay in touch with some of your favourite authors long after you’ve finished reading their novels, and even get to know them better! Follow; 1. @lolashoneyin Bio: Writer. Director of … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
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Book Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
April 19, 2022
By Pamela Agboga When I saw this book I loved the cover art, and when I was through, I checked it again, identifying the wives by the description given by the author. I read the story with friends, so I was able to get their reactions as well. This is a book that reveals some … Continue reading Book Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
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