What we keep and lose: Writing about clutter and memory
In this episode, I sit down with author Jenny Haysom to discuss the themes of keeping and losing in her novel, Keep.Continue reading What we keep and lose: Writing about clutter and memory
Rooted in words: Finding home through poetry in Firefly memories
I reunite with Jonaki Ray to explore the themes of home, belonging, and the delicate dance between art and science in her poetry collection, Firefly Memories. Continue reading Rooted in words: Finding home through poetry in Firefly memories
Exploring A.K. Herman’s The Believers: A Podcast Review
Discussions on A.K. Herman’s The Believers. This collection of 8 short stories pays homage to the storytelling traditions of the Caribbean.Continue reading Exploring A.K. Herman’s The Believers: A Podcast Review
What it takes to land big clients in Nigeria’s movie industry
In this light-hearted yet serious chat, Feyzo! shares the secret to landing big clients and the hardest thing about being a makeup artist in the movie industry. Continue reading What it takes to land big clients in Nigeria’s movie industry
How a publisher is shaping modern African literature
In this episode, I chat with editor and publisher, Anwuli Ojogwu, about some trends in modern African literature.Continue reading How a publisher is shaping modern African literature
How to bring communities to life for young readers
I chat with Uma Krishnaswami about her latest work, Birds on the Brain. I think of this episode as a mini-masterclass in writing for young readers.Continue reading How to bring communities to life for young readers
Two writers on getting an MFA: Workshops and homesickness
Charlie Muhumuza and Chido Muchemwa, PhD, answer the ultimate question: Is getting an MFA necessary for writers?Continue reading Two writers on getting an MFA: Workshops and homesickness
Starting a literary magazine: AI, Submissions, and Funding
Ukamaka Olisakwe, the founder and editor-in-chief of Isele Magazine, shares the realities of starting a literary magazine in 2020 and building it into a key platform for African writers.Continue reading Starting a literary magazine: AI, Submissions, and Funding
A critic’s view on the Nigerian movie industry
Jerry Chiemeke and I discuss his work as a movie critic and what he thinks the Nigerian movie industry needs to compete globally.Continue reading A critic’s view on the Nigerian movie industry
How to write from dreams and the cure for writers’ block
Mubanga Kalimamukwento shares the cure for writers’ block, how to write from dreams, and insights from writing Obligations to the Wounded.Continue reading How to write from dreams and the cure for writers’ block