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BOOK REVIEW: The Secret Lives of Baba Segis Wives by Lola Shoneyin
In Ibadan, Nigeria, the lives of Baba Segi's wives unravel as a fourth wife, Bolanle, enters the scene. Her modern views clash with the traditional values of Iya Segi, Iya Femi, and Iya Tope, who conspire against her. As Bolanle grapples with childlessness, her quest for answers disrupts the patriarchal order of the household.
Nov 10, 202511 min read
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