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The African Authors Podcast

The African Authors Podcast

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 The African Authors Podcast is a platform that celebrates the voices, stories, and journeys of African writers. Each episode dives into the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs of authors across the continent, offering listeners a deeper connection to African literature. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or literary enthusiast, this podcast brings you closer to the rich and diverse world of African storytelling.Nkem Creatives Arte
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  • The Years of Blood with Adedayo Agarau | Ep. 13

    The Years of Blood with Adedayo Agarau | Ep. 13
    Jul 4 2025
    Title: The Years of Blood with Adedayo Agarau | Ep. 13Episode Number: #13Guest: Adedayo AgarauRelease Date: 4th July 2025Description:On the show this week, we have our first poet on the podcast, and we hit a goldmine, landing a prominent name in the African poetry space in Adedayo Agarau, a Wallace Stegner Fellow. He joins us to discuss his journey as a poet and the alternating parallels he has had to navigate the further he has gone in his career. Adedayo starts off (4:39) talking to us about his new book "The Years of Blood" developed based on his life growing up in Ibadan and the horrors he witnessed. Then we take a deep dive into his academic pursuits (14:32), having bagged numerous monumental professional certifications and received global notoriety for his work, and how that shaped his view of the genre. Then he breaks down, narrating his racist experience (35:53) from a student in Washington, Iowa, where he lectured. This leads us into the conversation about Nigerians in the diaspora (40:51) and their connection to the issues in the country, even though they live abroad. This and more on this episode! Enjoy this amazing episode.Key Takeaways:1. Not western enough for white people and not Nigerian enough for Nigerians2. The certifications don't make you a better writer, just another writer3. You have to define yourself as an African writer proudly even in diasporaListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Pre-order Author's Book: The Years of BloodGuest’s Social Media: Adedayo AgarauEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Heart of Resilience and Transformation with Nicholas Kisaran | Ep. 12

    Heart of Resilience and Transformation with Nicholas Kisaran | Ep. 12
    Jun 27 2025
    Title: Heart of Resilience and Transformation with⁠ Nicholas KisaraEpisode Number: #12Guest: Nicholas Kisara⁠Release Date: 27th June 2025Description:On the show this week, we have one of Kenya's inspiring authors, Nicholas Kisara, known for his unique way of telling real-life stories. Nicholas starts off (4:55) the show by telling us about his childhood growing up in Mombasa, Kenya, and experiencing the mountains and nature of Kenya. Then he talks about leaving home (7:24) as a young man to find a better life for his siblings. In the main portion of this episode, Nicholas shares his (15:07) experience with a heart attack, one that almost took his life, an event that would change the trajectory of his life forever. He narrates how that event drew him to writing (27:18) out of necessity and talks about the stigma he suffers in society as a man living with a heart condition. The author also talks about his fondness for the Nigerian Super Eagles (38:39) team of 98 and his love for Kanu Nwankwo and his heart foundation + MORE! Enjoy this amazing episode.Key Takeaways:1. God is the only one who can put an end date to your life2. Anyone can come back from anything and pivot once they are tenacious3. Prioritize the well-being of your family at all times even above selfListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Author's Book: Heart of Resilience and TransformationGuest’s Social Media: Nicholas KisaraEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.
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    48 m
  • The Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with Popoola Tolulope | Ep. 11

    The Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with Popoola Tolulope | Ep. 11
    Jun 20 2025
    Title: The Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with⁠ Tolulope PopoolaEpisode Number: #11Guest: Tolulope PopoolaRelease Date: 20th June 2025Description:On the show this week, we have the Queen of Flash Fiction herself, Tolulope Popoola, one of Nigeria's most influential writers known for her captivating storytelling and sixth sense for character layering. Our host starts off with rapid-fire questions (2:07) at our guest, which she answered with great wit and grace. She also tells us the story (2:42) behind her famous alias, "The Queen of Flash Fiction," and everything in between. She talks about her journey from blogging (4:23) to leaving her background in finance to publishing her first book (5:19) in 2012, "Nothing Comes Close," which gained notoriety in the literary space, recognized by the Africa Writers Club. She discusses her unique writing and research style (14:52) for her characters and how that informs her storytelling, her mention on the Brittle Paper's writer of the month (17:30), and her love for stories with (21:22) emotional depth, as depicted in all her books. More importantly, she gives some solid advice (25:49) to up-and-coming writers on ways to approach writing + MORE!Key Takeaways:1. You can start from blogging, writing a short series to build the writing muscle before publishing2. The road to becoming a published writer is not always linear3. It is important to weave in cultural relevance themes in storytellingListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Author's Books 1: The Lagos Flash Fiction Series Author's Books 2: Nothing Comes CloseGuest’s Social Media: @tolulope_popoolaEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.
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    37 m
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