Media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has announced the completion of production on the upcoming film adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives.
The movie, titled The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, is directed by Daniel Oriahi and adapted from the novel by Lola Shoneyin.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Mo shared news of the production wrap.
“Good morning beautiful people❤️❤️❤️ THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES has now officially wrapped production. Directed by @danieloriahi and adapted from the beloved novel by @lolashoneyin, created alongside our incredible partners @genesiscinemas @genesispicturesng, @the.nilegroup @thenileentertainment, @silverbirdcinemas @silverbirdfilmdistribution and @flytimehq @flytimefest.”
She also wrote: “After more than two decades of storytelling, from Moments with Mo to EbonyLife TV, EbonyLife Films, our Netflix originals, the @ebonylifecreativeacademy, @ebonylifeplace, and now @ebonylifeonplus, we return to cinemas after seven years away and we are coming back BIG. This Christmas, expect laughter, drama, secrets and pure cinematic entertainment. You don’t want to hear about Baba Segi after everyone else has seen it. You want to experience it yourself. THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES is coming to cinemas this Christmas. Because some stories are not meant to be told… they are meant to be witnessed on the big screen. Follow the countdown now on our Instagram page @babasegiswivesthemovie #AwesomeGod #BabaSegisWives”
Originally published in 2010, the novel follows Baba Segi, a wealthy Ibadan polygamist, his four wives and their children. The story centres on Bolanle, an educated young woman whose arrival as the fourth wife exposes long hidden secrets within the household.
The film adaptation is being produced by EbonyLife Films in collaboration with Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment Group and Silverbird Group.
The screenplay was adapted by Adze Ugah.
Confirmed cast members include Odunlade Adekola as Baba Segi, alongside Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye, Omowunmi Dada, Shaffy Bello, Bisola Aiyeola, Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Bimbo Manuel, Daniel Etim Effiong and Femi Branch.
Other actors announced for the project include Faithia Williams, Damilola Adegbite, Nancy Isime, Uzor Arukwe and Mike Ezuruonye.
The movie is scheduled for release in cinemas during the Christmas season.
