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The Noisy Book Club Podcast

The Noisy Bookclub Podcast is a biweekly podcast that promotes discourse of African literature. It is a space where books meet conversation, and conversation sparks connection. Every other Saturday, we bring together African book lovers, African authors and a community to dive deep into African literature. Each episode rotates between three formats; Town hall discussions with the wider book community, Host Reviews with a Book club member, and Book chats with Authors.

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00:17:58

Love, Lagos & Billionaire Romance: Inside the Noisy...

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2026/03/08

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

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00:17:58

Love, Lagos & Billionaire Romance: Inside the Noisy...

The Noisy Book Club Podcast ·

2026/03/08

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 favourite characters, and stories of the wild situations Lagos

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00:45:30

No matter what, I must Write: Natasha Makamba on Ka...

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2026/03/05

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,

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00:20:43

Monthly Member Chat | Love, Lagos & Complications...

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2026/02/28

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

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00:26:58

Love in the Most Unexpected Places: Pearl Bassey on...

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2026/02/27

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

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00:21:44

"All my life I felt like a Spare Part" Ponmo is a...

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2026/02/25

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

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00:23:35

From 9 to 5 to Novelist: Zainab Uche Imam on Writing,...

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2026/02/24

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

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00:31:06

October Townhall: Caged Ocean Dub by Dare Segun Falowo

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2025/11/01

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 DubMembers share their favorite stories and sections.A

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00:41:17

Author Book Chat with Dare Segun Falowo, Author of...

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2025/10/25

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

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00:49:47

Member Book Chat with Ibifubara Davies, Caged Ocean Dub

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2025/10/18

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

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00:45:26

Author Chat with Inuwa Niimah, Author of In the Wake...

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2025/10/13

Our host, Benny, sits down with poet Inuwa Niimah to discuss her debut collection, In the Wake of What Was.In this episode, they explore her journey of writing the collection, the path to publication, and the inspirations that shaped her poetry.About the BookIn the Wake of What Was, gathers the fragments of love, loss, womanhood, and becoming into tender verses that speak to the shared experiences of Nigerian women and beyond.Across 65 pages, the collection carries you through silences and storms,

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01:00:12

Author Book Chat with Samuel Kolawole, Author of The...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of our Author Book Chat series, podcast host Benny sits down with Samuel Kolawole, author of the internationally acclaimed debut novel The Road to the Salt Sea. Together, they explore the novel’s unforgettable characters, powerful themes, and the creative journey behind this thought-provoking story.Join Benny and Samuel in this insightful and funny conversation as they discuss Kolawole’s writing process, the inspiration behind his characters, and what readers can expect next from

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00:30:00

September Townhall: The Road to the Salt Sea by...

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2025/10/01

This September, the Noisy book club gathered to discuss The Road to the Salt Sea by Samuel Kọ́láwọ́lé, a powerful debut novel that traces one man’s harrowing journey from Nigeria to Europe in search of a better life.In this open, thought-provoking conversation, book club members explore the novel’s urgent themes—migration, survival, class, and the search for meaning in a broken world. From the halls of a Lagos hotel to the deadly deserts of North Africa, The Road to the Salt Sea invites reflection

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01:06:29

Member Book Chat with Modupe Daramola, The Road to...

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2025/09/22

In this Member Book Chat, host Benny and Modupe Daramola, a member of the Noisy Book Club, dive into The Road to the Salt Sea by Samuel Kolawole—a gripping, deeply emotional novel about survival, migration, class, and the search for a better life. Together, Benny and Modupe unpack the powerful journey of Able God, a low-paid hotel worker whose life is upended after a violent encounter forces him to flee into the desert with a group of migrants. Along the way, we discuss how Kolawole’s novel unravels

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01:11:00

Author Book Chat with Francesca Ekwuyasi, Author of...

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2025/09/15

For our very first Author Book Chat, podcast host Benny sits down with award-winning Nigerian-Canadian writer Francesca Ekwuyasi, the brilliant author of Butter Honey Pig Bread. Together, they dive deep into the novel’s unforgettable characters, powerful themes, and the creative journey behind this internationally acclaimed debut.In this warm, reflective, and engaging conversation, Francesca shares her thoughts on faith, family, queerness, love, food, and the bonds that hold us together—all central

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00:02:49

An introduction to the Noisy Book Club Podcast

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2025/09/03

Noisy Podcast presents “The Noisy Book Club” a podcast series where we will bring to you, interviews with African authors of our Monthly reads, town hall episodes of our actual monthly Book club meetings as well as reviews and conversation around books that will make you laugh, cry or rethink something you thought you knew! The Book Club Podcast is a place to discuss and celebrate African stories and authors. Subscribe to be a part of the conversation. Follow us on Instagram and on TikTok for new

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