African Books & African Literature: The Noisy Book Club Podcast

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

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: Mainland Meeting Ticket [https://tix.africa/discover/the-noisy-book-club-may-meeting-chapter-2] Island Meeting Ticket [ https://tix.africa/discover/the-noisy-book-club-may-meeting-s1fwza] Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenoisybookclub?igsh=MXhscXNhdjk0YTViNA==],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoisybookclub?_t=ZS-90KJP3Yf2Ns&_r=1], and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/noisy_bookclub?s=21]for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Tomilola Coco Adeyemo – Author of A Nollywood Christmas

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 [https://tix.africa/discover/the-noisy-book-club-february-meeting/checkout?step=tickets].⁠ Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenoisybookclub?igsh=MXhscXNhdjk0YTViNA==],⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoisybookclub?_t=ZS-90KJP3Yf2Ns&_r=1], and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/noisy_bookclub?s=21]for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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

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? We are grateful to our sponsors, Àjàrà Foods. Please check out their Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ajarafoods/] To order your Àjàrà products, click on this⁠⁠ ⁠link.⁠⁠⁠ [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwa.me%2Fc%2F2347066339748%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacbct-9OmYQAVOPnPOJi9RSXbsrVKuLlzK7zYJ_1SJd1fZCz_PkQdLWiuRqyg_aem_ycoFdgZvMDhJLBFkZgoU3A&e=AT1uzDqEVkqNB-XTvZGdaPYD0h1hf1k1ZBJciwHImnrkfowS_BHx4_vNt4gdUtVV_BOoVwGSrNKjF4JaDNpdLPyxAfy3c7uZ3fMpGRakXQ] Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenoisybookclub/],⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@noisystreetsbookcl?lang=en-GB] &⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/bookclubbynoisy]. You can attend our March book club meeting⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ [https://tix.africa/discover/the-noisy-book-club-february-meeting?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnrfzXrIerZI4Nx-0r9iB-ernWAIzhEAXb6XbJmBrvCZ8w3e3jjR5aXn5pN4I_aem_CyGB-pBiTvTL1drDK4iMqQ].

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

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. Listen, Like & share for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenoisybookclub?igsh=MXhscXNhdjk0YTViNA==], ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoisybookclub?_t=ZS-90KJP3Yf2Ns&_r=1], and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/noisy_bookclub?s=21]for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Love in the Most Unexpected Places: Pearl Bassey on Stardust

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 [https://noisystreetss.com/product/ponmo-is-a-bird-that-has-no-place-in-a-cultured-culinary-sky-other-stories/] 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.⁠⁠ [https://tix.africa/discover/the-noisy-book-club-february-26-meeting-7nw53a?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn9_sXa2-nJpvpg67FNBARNKlsDPL5dt0gMZbB_qv3vFUC6TPA84OG49Md1Sg_aem_GMYVJGGAKxwB0WA_AtGJjA] Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thenoisybookclub?igsh=MXhscXNhdjk0YTViNA==],⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoisybookclub?_t=ZS-90KJP3Yf2Ns&_r=1], and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/noisy_bookclub?s=21]for updates and behind-the-scenes content.