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Mustapha Enesi Author of I Cry at The Feet of My Other Body

Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Duration 44:22

In this episode of Author Chats, host Benny sits down with award-winning Nigerian writer Mustapha Enesi to discuss his debut short story collection, I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body — a powerful and deeply moving exploration of Nigerian womanhood.

The collection explores the complex themes of motherhood, longing, grief, sexuality, and acceptance — unfolding against the backdrop of women navigating patriarchal standards in Nigerian society.

Mustapha opens up about the creative process behind the book, what it means to write stories that are culturally rooted and authentic, and how he crafts characters that resonate with both Nigerian readers at home and the diaspora abroad.

In this conversation, we explore:

*What inspired the book "I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body" and the women at its heart.

*How Mustapha blends realism and the surreal to tell stories of resilience and defiance.

*How the collection gives voice to women navigating societal constraints while seeking love, acceptance, and personal liberation.

*Writing for Nigerian audiences and the diaspora — and why representation in African literature matters

His journey as a writer, including winning the 2021 K&L Prize for African Literature and the 2021 Awele Creative Trust Award

Whether you're a lover of African literature, contemporary fiction, or stories centered on Black women's experiences, this episode is for you.

Join us at the Book club this month, lets have conversation about books:

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Tomilola Coco Adeyemo – Author of A Nollywood Christmas

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • Duration 31:29

On this episode of Author Chats, Host Benny sits down with Tomilola Coco Adeyemo to discuss her festive Nigerian romance novel, A Nollywood Christmas — exploring the inspiration behind the story, its characters, relationships, and the playlist that brings it all to life.

Tomilola shares what it takes to write authentic, culturally rooted love stories for Nigerian readers and the diaspora, and what the future of romance fiction in Nigeria looks like.

Topics covered: Nigerian romance fiction | Nollywood-inspired storytelling | African diaspora literature | Writing authentic love stories | Book club Nigeria

This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of March. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book, its themes, and the growing voice of contemporary Nigerian romance. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠

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Love, Lagos & Billionaire Romance: Inside the Noisy Book Club, February Townhall.

Sunday, March 8, 2026 • Duration 17:58

In this Townhall episode of the Noisy Book Club Podcast, members gather to discuss Love, Lagos and Other Complications by Zainab Uche Imam. What starts as a light billionaire romance quickly turns into deeper conversations about love, perception, complicated Lagos moments, and whether money influences genuine connection. You’ll hear first impressions from members, a lively debate between the “Yearners” and the “Realists,” reflections on favorite characters, and stories of the wild situations Lagos can put people through. The author also joins the discussion, sharing insights about the book and attending a book club for the first time.Plus: good food from Ajara Foods, plenty of laughter, and the usual Noisy Book Club chaos.Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring African literature, author conversations, and real book club discussions.

Share your thoughts in the comments—have you read Love, Lagos and Other Complications? What did you make of the ending?

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Monthly Member Chat | Love, Lagos & Complications with Anjola Robert

Saturday, February 28, 2026 • Duration 20:43

On this month’s Member Chat, Benny sits down with Anjola Robert — known in the club as the “Glass Captain” — for a, lively, and hilarious conversation.
Together, they discuss the book of the month, romance, vulnerability, timing, and emotional risk. For Anjola, the book was nothing short of a Valentine’s miracle — a story that restored her faith.
Beyond the book, the conversation drifts into personal territory, to the chaotic realities of their lives in Lagos, they share their own complicated moments.

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Love in the Most Unexpected Places: Pearl Bassey on Stardust

Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 26:58

In this episode of the Love in Detty December series, Modupe chats with Pearl Bassey, contributing author to Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky and Other Stories and writer of the story Stardust.
Pearl shares the fascinating contradiction in her craft: though she does not consider herself a romance reader, she is deeply drawn to writing love stories.
Together, discuss her process, the what shaped Stardust, and the bold narrative choice of setting a love story in one of the most unexpected places—a funeral.
Stay tuned every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12PM as Modupe continues her interviews with authors featured in Volume Three of Love in Detty December Anthology "Ponmo Is A Bird That Has No Place In A Cultured Culinary Sky" you can get your own copy ⁠HERE⁠

This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book of the month "Love, Lagos and Other Complications by Zainab Uche Imam. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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"All my life I felt like a Spare Part" Ponmo is a Bird With Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu.

Season 1 · Episode 10

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 21:44

Kicking off the Ponmo is a Bird Author Chat Series is a fun and in-depth conversation featuring Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu, author of the titular story in Ponmo is a Bird that has no place in a cultured culinary sky.

In this first episode, temporary host Modupe Daramola sits down with Oluchukwu (DJ 2P2E) to explore his journey from growing up in Aba, Anambra State—where he felt like a “spare part”—to carving out a creative life in Lagos as both a DJ and writer.

They discuss identity, belonging, craft, and a grounded love story that shapes his voice and worldview.

Get your own copy of the book "Ponmo Is A Bird That Has No Place In A Cultured Culinary Sky" HERE

This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book of the month "Love, Lagos and Other Complications by Zainab Uche Imam. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠

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From 9 to 5 to Novelist: Zainab Uche Imam on Writing, Romance, and Love, Lagos & Other Complications

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 23:35

In this episode of the Noisy Book Club Podcast, Benny sits down with author Zainab Uche Imam, the mind behind our Book of the Month, Love, Lagos and Other Complications.

Zainab shares her unexpected journey from balancing a 9-to-5 career to embracing her identity as a writer, after believing music would be her first creative path.

They explore the emotional shift of realising that people are not only reading her work but connecting with it.

They also discuss the evolving landscape of romance fiction in Nigeria, her hopes for the genre, and what authentic love stories rooted in Lagos mean for today’s readers.

This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book, its themes, and the growing voice of contemporary Nigerian romance.

Perfect for: Fans of contemporary romance, Nigerian literature, urban storytelling, aspiring novelists.

This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book, its themes, and the growing voice of contemporary Nigerian romance. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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October Townhall: Caged Ocean Dub by Dare Segun Falowo

Season 1 · Episode 9

Saturday, November 1, 2025 • Duration 31:06

This October, the Noisy book club gathered to discuss Caged Ocean Dub by Dare Segun Falowo— an anthology that weaves Nigerian culture with elements of speculative fiction, horror, and magical realism.

In an open and thought-provoking conversation, members explored the book’s central themes, which are organised into three collections: Hunger, Hauntings, and Heralds.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

General opinions on the book Caged Ocean Dub
Members share their favorite stories and sections.
A perspective conversation about reclaiming power in Kaolin
A deep dive into the stories and themes with the author.
A conversation about the themes of horror and magical realism.

About the Book Caged Ocean Dub is a haunting and imaginative anthology that redefines the boundaries of Nigerian speculative fiction. Blending folklore, myth, and futuristic visions, Dare Segun Falowo crafts stories that traverse worlds both spiritual and surreal. Through three interconnected collections—Hunger, Hauntings, and Heralds.

With a speculative prose and a distinctly Nigerian lens, Caged Ocean Dub captures the strange beauty of life at the crossroads of the mystical and the mundane, inviting readers to question what it means to be human in a world that is constantly shifting between the real and the otherworldly.

Listen, like, and subscribe for more author interviews, African storytelling, and book club conversations. Share your thoughts in the comments—have you read The Road to the Salt Sea? What did you make of the ending?

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Author Book Chat with Dare Segun Falowo, Author of Caged Ocean Dub

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, October 25, 2025 • Duration 41:17

In this episode of Author Book Chat, host Benny speaks with Dare Segun Falowo, author of Caged Ocean Dub. We unpack the book’s blend of African cosmologies, surreal horror, soft sci-fi and mythmaking, and trace Dare’s creative journey from idea to publication. Hear close readings of standout stories, practical craft advice for emerging writers, and a conversation about how contemporary Nigerian authors are reshaping genre fiction.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
• The inspiration behind Caged Ocean Dub and its use of myth and folklore.
• How Dare blends surreal horror, soft sci-fi and spiritual mythmaking.
• Practical writing tips and process notes for short-story writers.
• Why African speculative fiction is vital to global genre conversations.

Perfect for: fans of African literature, speculative fiction, weird fiction, literary interviews, and book clubs.

Our October Book of the Month is Dare Segun Falowo’s Caged Ocean Dub. Join our monthly book club meeting in Lagos — every last Saturday of the month. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Member Book Chat with Ibifubara Davies, Caged Ocean Dub

Season 1 · Episode 7

Saturday, October 18, 2025 • Duration 49:47

In this episode of the best African literary podcast, host Benny sits down with Ibifubara Davis — psychologist, writer, book club member, and former Big Brother Naija housemate. Together, they dive into our October Book of the Month, Caged Ocean Dub by Dare Segun Falowo, exploring its themes, their shared love for psychology, and why stories like this matter in today’s African literary landscape.

Our October Book of the Month is Dare Segun Falowo’s Caged Ocean Dub. Join our monthly book club meeting in Lagos — every last Saturday of the month. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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