General
For two years I sold undergarments in Ibadan, Lola Shoneyin reveals
Popular Nigerian poet and author, Lola Shoneyin, has revealed that she sold undergarments in Ibadan, Oyo State from 2002 to 2004.
The founder of Aké Arts and Book Festival revealed the “fun fact” in a tweet on Friday to thank Business Day for a feature article on her.
“I owned an underwear store on Aare Avenue, New Bodija, Ibadan,” wrote the 46-year-old.
Lola added,
“I sold all sorts of undergarments for men, women and children. The store was called ‘Pata-pata’, which always teased a smile from customers as they walked in.”
Born in Ibadan, Lola began formal education in the United Kingdom before completing secondary school at Abadina College in the Oyo State capital. She earned her BA (Hons) degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Her groundbreaking novel The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives was published in 2010.
Netflix in June announced a partnership with Mo Abudu to adapt the novel into a series.
-
Metro16 hours ago
Father of 12 found dead, naked in Bayelsa brothel
-
News16 hours ago
Three suspected serials rapists targeting online victims arrested in Rivers
-
Sports17 hours ago
UCL: Borussia Dortmund secure Champions League final spot
-
Politics17 hours ago
Edo 2024: Obaseki, PDP scared, will lose, says APC group
-
Metro17 hours ago
Fortune teller arrested for impregnating client’s wife in Gombe
-
Economy17 hours ago
EFCC arrests BDC operators as naira drops to N1,416/$
-
News14 hours ago
Singapore’s F-16 jet crashes at airforce base
-
Entertainment12 hours ago
50 Cent sues ex-girlfriend over rape, abuse accusations