African Books & African Literature: The Noisy Book Club Podcast
Noisy Streetss 21 episodes Oct 24, 2026
This biweekly podcast promotes discourse on African literature, bringing together book lovers, authors, and the community to dive deep into the subject. It rotates between town hall discussions, host reviews with book club members, and interviews with African authors. The show aims to spark connection through conversations about books.
Episodes
Member Chat: Swallow 1 (Efunsetan Aniwura)
From From the Archives:In this edition of Member Chat, Benny sits down with Sijuade—affectionately called "Most Controversial Takes" at the BookClub —for a lively, hilarious, and deep conversation.for a lively, hilarious, and unfiltered conversation on Swallow.Together, they have a conversation about this month’s featured read: a reimagining of 1830s Yoruba history, anti-colonial resista
How Marcia Hutchinson Turned Personal History Into The Mercy Step
On this episode of Off The Streets—a new segment in collaboration with Noisy Streetss Advisory, a publishing house in Lagos, Nigeria—host Modupe sits down with Marcia Hutchinson to discuss her autofiction novel, The Mercy Step. Marcia opens up about turning personal history into compelling fiction through the eyes of young Mercy, a clever girl navigating a chaotic household dominated by her father
"What even is a Talking Stage?" Roseline on Demon is used when beautiful is not Enough.
In this episode of the Love in Detty December series, Modupe Daramola chats with Roseline Mgbodichinma contributing author to Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky and Other Stories and writer of the story Demon is used when beautiful is not Enough. Roseline shares the Inspiration for her characters, the dynamics of modern dating and her thoughts on romantic relationships. T
"It's okay to be angry" Adetutu on Kauna
In this episode of the Love in Detty December series, Mofiyinfoluwa O. chats with Adetutu Tayo, contributing author to Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky and Other Stories and writer of the story Kauna. Adetutu shares the Inspiration for her characters, the dynamics of a first born daughter with her estranged family, experiencing love in a period of loss. Together they di
"Did Daddy ever truly love mummy?" | Author Chat With Benedict Wilfred
In this episode, Modupe Daramola is joined by writer Benedict Wilfred, 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 l
"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 marr
"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
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 navigati
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
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 “Year
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 persona
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 p
"All my life I felt like a Spare Part" Ponmo is a Bird With Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu.
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 carv
From 9 to 5 to Novelist: Zainab Uche Imam on Writing, Romance, and Love, Lagos & Other Complications
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 onl
October Townhall: Caged Ocean Dub by Dare Segun Falowo
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:G
Author Book Chat with Dare Segun Falowo, Author of Caged Ocean Dub
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 au
Member Book Chat with Ibifubara Davies, Caged Ocean Dub
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.O
Author Chat with Inuwa Niimah, Author of In the Wake of What Was
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
Author Book Chat with Samuel Kolawole, Author of The Road to the Salt Sea
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 Kola
September Townhall: The Road to the Salt Sea by Samuel Kọ́láwọ́lé
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 hal
Member Book Chat with Modupe Daramola, The Road to the Salt Sea
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 t
Author Book Chat with Francesca Ekwuyasi, Author of Butter Honey Pig Bread
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 share
An introduction to the Noisy Book Club Podcast
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
