May 21, 2013

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives (by Lola Shoneyin)

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives (by Lola Shoneyin)

Baba Segi is a polygamist with four wives. Of his four wives, only Bolanle, the last, is the wife of his choice. Bolanle is a university graduate. She has no “Iya” alias because she is unable to conceive. The other wives, especially Iya Segi and Iya Femi, who are both illiterates, see a common enemy in Bolanle.