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EbonyLife Films (the film division of Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Group) is set to adapt Lola Shoneyin’s internationally acclaimed 2010 novel titled "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives" for the big screen. The project marks EbonyLife Films’ first feature film in five years.
The film is a major pan-African collaboration, with EbonyLife Group producing alongside Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment Group and Silverbird Group. The film will be directed by Daniel Oriahi from a screenplay adapted by Adze Ugah. Producers include Heidi Uys, Chris Odeh, Mimi Bartels and Lola Shoneyin, with Mo Abudu, Nnaeto Orazulike, Moses Babatope and Guy Murray-Bruce serving as executive producers. Temidayo Makanjuola heads production design, while Yolanda Okereke leads costume design.
The adaptation features a star-studded ensemble cast led by Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye and Omowunmi Dada. The supporting cast includes Shaffy Bello, Bisola Aiyeola, Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba, Daniel Effiong, Femi Branch, Rotimi Fakunle, Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori and Constance Olatunde.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is targeting a December 2026 release across Nigeria and key international markets, including the UK, where EbonyLife Cinemas is scheduled to launch in Q2 this year.
Here is a statement from Abudu of EbonyLife Films about the upcoming film adaptation:
“I am excited to return to the big screen after five years with the film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s world-acclaimed story,” said Abudu. “The strong partnerships with Genesis, Nile and Silverbird alongside our outstanding ensemble cast, reflect the scale of this project. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives will be released in cinemas globally this December.”
Source: deadline
The film is a major pan-African collaboration, with EbonyLife Group producing alongside Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment Group and Silverbird Group. The film will be directed by Daniel Oriahi from a screenplay adapted by Adze Ugah. Producers include Heidi Uys, Chris Odeh, Mimi Bartels and Lola Shoneyin, with Mo Abudu, Nnaeto Orazulike, Moses Babatope and Guy Murray-Bruce serving as executive producers. Temidayo Makanjuola heads production design, while Yolanda Okereke leads costume design.
The adaptation features a star-studded ensemble cast led by Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye and Omowunmi Dada. The supporting cast includes Shaffy Bello, Bisola Aiyeola, Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba, Daniel Effiong, Femi Branch, Rotimi Fakunle, Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori and Constance Olatunde.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is targeting a December 2026 release across Nigeria and key international markets, including the UK, where EbonyLife Cinemas is scheduled to launch in Q2 this year.
Here is a statement from Abudu of EbonyLife Films about the upcoming film adaptation:
“I am excited to return to the big screen after five years with the film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s world-acclaimed story,” said Abudu. “The strong partnerships with Genesis, Nile and Silverbird alongside our outstanding ensemble cast, reflect the scale of this project. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives will be released in cinemas globally this December.”
Source: deadline
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