Love in the Most Unexpected Places: Pearl Bassey on Stardust

She found out her parents had a lavender marriage | Author Chat With Benedict Wilfred

In this episode, Modupe is joined by writer Benedict Wilred, author of "Do floors eat Cake like We Do?" from the anthology Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky and Other Stories. Benedict takes us behind the scenes of his writing process, exploring the complexities of crafting a December romance. They discuss the tension of a wedding put on hold, the dynamics of a lavender marriage, a story of unrequited love and the bittersweet choice of duty over personal desire. 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" ⁠⁠⁠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.

"A wedding in December can only lead to chaos" Natasha Makamba on Ka Mashabe.

In this episode of the Love in Detty December series, Modupe chats with Natasha Makamba, contributing author to Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky and Other Stories and writer of the story Ka Mashabe. Natasha shares the Inspiration for her characters, the love that exists among family and the expectations young women in African households are held to when it comes to marriage, the type of man that is a “good” man. Together they discuss her process, what shaped Ka Mashabe, and the narrative choice of a December love story taking place during a Zambian wedding.    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/] 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.

"I'm a real lover, I'm yearner" Tezor Dedam on By Fate or Fatigue | Love in Detty December Vol.3

Meet Tezor Dedam, a contributing author to Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky and Other Stories and writer of By Fate or Fatigue — alongside Mofiyinfoluwa, editor of By Fate or Fatigue.In this episode, Tezor opens up about the inspiration behind his characters, how December in Port Harcourt compares to December in Lagos, and why deep down he's really just a loverboy at heart. 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" ⁠⁠⁠ [https://noisystreetss.com/product/ponmo-is-a-bird-that-has-no-place-in-a-cultured-culinary-sky-other-stories/]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.

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.