Black Books & Black Literature: The Noisy Book Club Podcast

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The Noisy Bookclub Podcast is a biweekly podcast that promotes discourse of global black literature. It is a space where books meet conversation, and conversation sparks connection. Every other Saturday, we bring together book lovers, authors and a community to dive deep into 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.

  1. Oct 24

    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 resistance, and the complex interplay of love, betrayal, and legacy. From debating the fierce choices of historical figures like Efunsetan Aniwura and Efunporonye to unpacking personal reflections on vulnerability, timing, emotional risk, and the chaotic realities of life in Lagos, this episode delivers a balance of sharp insight and laughs. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

  2. Oct 17

    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's quick temper and her mother's devotion to the Church. Finding solace in books, her imagination, and her faithful toy Dolly, Mercy must eventually break free from the grip of family, faith, and fear to build a future where she is seen, heard, and her family set free. Are you currently in Lagos, join us at our physical Book Club Meeting. We meet every last Saturday of the month. Tickets are now available! Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book of the month Under the Rain by Ayo Deforge.  Get your tickets to attend Here Listen, Like & follow for more author interviews, and book club conversations. Our Socials: Instagram: the noisybookclub Twitter (X): noisyy_bookclub TikTok: The Noisy Book Club

  3. Jul 29

    "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.  Together they discuss her writing process, what shaped the story Demon is used when beautiful is not Enough and what she hopes her readers can gain from reading. Stay tuned every Wednesday and Saturday 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,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

  4. Jul 22

    "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 discuss her writing process, what shaped the story Kauna, and what she hopes her readers can gain from reading. Stay tuned every Wednesday and Saturday 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,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

  5. Jul 18

    "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 lavender marriage, a story of unrequited love and the bittersweet choice of duty over personal desire. Stay tuned every Wednesday and Saturday 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,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

  6. Jul 15

    "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 Wednesday and Saturday 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 Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

  7. Jul 11

    "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 Wednesday and Saturday 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,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

  8. May 16

    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 Island Meeting Ticket Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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The Noisy Bookclub Podcast is a biweekly podcast that promotes discourse of global black literature. It is a space where books meet conversation, and conversation sparks connection. Every other Saturday, we bring together book lovers, authors and a community to dive deep into 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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