Media mogul and filmmaker Mo Abudu has revealed the latest additions to the cast of the film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s acclaimed novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. Joining the ensemble are Faithia Balogun Williams, Damilola Adegbite, Nancy Isime, Uzor Arukwe, Mike Ezuronye, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Maleek of Ikorodu Bois, and Mallu Marik.
The main cast, anchored by Odunlade Adekola as Baba Segi, also includes Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye, Omowunmi Dada, Shaffy Bello, and Bisola Aiyeola. Under the direction of Daniel Oriahi, the film explores the intricate dynamics of a polygamous household, uncovering secrets, relationships, and hidden tensions that shape the lives within.
This production is a collaboration between EbonyLife Group, Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment Group, and Silverbird Group, marking EbonyLife’s return to theatrical filmmaking after a five-year hiatus. The film is set for a global premiere in December 2026, promising to bring Shoneyin’s compelling story vividly to the big screen.
