Filmmaker and media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, has unveiled more actors joining the film adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives.
She shared the update on Monday through her Instagram page as work continues on the movie, which is based on Lola Shoneyin’s well-known novel.
The film is expected to hit cinemas worldwide during the Christmas season in December 2026.
Abudu said the project is still growing, with more talents coming on board to help tell the story on the big screen.
The production also brings together four major African film and media companies, EbonyLife Group, Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment Group, and Silverbird Group.
The partnership marks EbonyLife’s return to cinema distribution after spending the last five years focused mainly on streaming projects.
The newly announced cast members are Faithia Balogun Williams, Damilola Adegbite, Nancy Isime, Uzor Arukwe, Mike Ezuruonye, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Maleek of Ikorodu Bois, and Mallu Marik.
Earlier announced names in the cast include Odunlade Adekola, who will play Baba Segi, alongside Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye, Omowunmi Dada, Shaffy Bello, Bisola Aiyeola, Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Bolaji Ogunmola, Bimbo Manuel, Tina Mba, Daniel Etim Effiong, Femi Branch, Rotimi Fakunle, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, and Constance Olatunde.
At the centre of the story is a polygamous home filled with hidden truths, emotional strain and complicated relationships, themes that have made the book popular with many readers over the years.
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