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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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  • Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with Sandra Nekh

    Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with Sandra Nekh
    Jun 11 2025
    Title: Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with⁠ Sandra NekhEpisode Number: #10Guest: Sandra NekhRelease Date: 11th June 2025Description:On the show this week, we have one of Kenya's priced jewels in the country's literature space. She starts off the show (2:19) by telling us how she got into writing, watching Hollywood movies, and reading books back in the day, and trying to model the storyline in her own words. Then she talks about taking five years (3:29) to write her first book and having issues (6:11) with publishing in Kenya. She also narrates being rejected (11:13) by a bookstore because she wasn't famous enough. Sandra fesses about her love for film-making (16:21) and turning her books olms in Kenya. Then she talks about her writing style (45:05) and having an emotional, cultural, social, and religious elements (59:07) to her stories imitating real life. She closes out with some tips (1:19:51) for young writers and readers alike. This and more on this amazing episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!Key Takeaways:1. Setbacks are not stop signs but fuel to blaze the trail2. Religion may be regional, but love is universal3. Cultural influences are important to consider when writingListen 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 1: OpheliaAuthor's Book 2: Eastern ButterflyGuest’s Social Media: @sandranekhEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠Tony Doe Onwuchekwa⁠⁠Podcast 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 24 m
  • Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa Olorode

    Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa Olorode
    Jun 2 2025

    Title: Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with⁠ Iyanuoluwa Olorode⁠
    Episode Number: #9
    Guest: ⁠Iyanuoluwa Olorode⁠
    Release Date: 2nd June, 2025
    Description:
    On the show this week, we have one of Nigeria's brightest minds in the Christian novelist space. She starts off the show revealing how she got inspiration (2:13) from a Sunday school for her debut novel. Then she talks about her love for some of her favorite characters (3:55) as an author, and getting attached to them, her journey as a writer (5:04), and how she started writing Christian stories. She talks about going through a gnashing experience (7:09) that made her doubt God to where she wanted to self-delete. She also talks about her research ethics (20:11) in writing her books and applying regional context as well as dealing with self-doubt (29:04) as a writer. She closes out by telling us some of the books she has read (34:10) that she wishes she had written. This and more on this amazing episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!


    Key Takeaways:
    1. Having God at the center of one's life
    2. Taking research seriously as a writer
    3. The importance of discipline and self-confidence


    Listen Now On:
    Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs


    Connect with Us:
    Website: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠
    Twitter/X: ⁠@nkemcreatives⁠
    LinkedIn: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠
    Instagram: ⁠@nkemcreatives⁠


    Resources & Mentions:
    Author's Book 1: ⁠Love's Direction⁠
    Author's Book 2: ⁠Love's Beacon⁠
    Guest’s Social Media: ⁠@_abikewrites⁠


    Episode Credits:
    Episode Host: ⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠
    Audio Producer: ⁠Tony Doe Onwuchekwa⁠
    Podcast Manager: ⁠Daniel Odia⁠
    Show Owner: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠


    Nkem 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
  • Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim

    Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim
    May 8 2025
    Title: Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi EhirimEpisode Number: #8Guest: Nnamdi EhirimRelease Date: 9th May, 2025Description:This week, we have seasoned Nigerian storyteller Nnamdi Ehirim on the show. He starts off recounting how he got into storytelling (1:00) from listening to hip-hop early and writing his first verses to Nas' "One Mic". Then we delve into the review of his books "The Brevity of Beautiful Things" and "Prince of Monkeys" (6:03) and walk through his creative mind writing these stories, his perspective on writing stories (8:58) with his audience in mind, writing with a Nigerian lens, writing on (15:42) morally grey characters, the theme of inter-ethnicity (27:10) across his life, balancing life and being an author, and dropped some nuggets (42:09) for young writers. This and more on this incredibly layered episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode! Key Takeaways:Writing stories you love and care aboutWriting with the environment in mindTelling more diverse and culturally rich stories Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Afripod, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: Nkem CreativesTwitter/X: @nkemcreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesResources & Mentions:Author's Book 1: Prince of Monkeys on GoodreadsAuthor's Book 2: The Brevity of Beautiful Things on Rovingheights Books Guest’s Social Media: @minoehirimEpisode Credits:Podcast Host: Uche EzeuduAudio Producer: Tony Doe Onwuchekwa Podcast Manager: Daniel OdiaShow Owner: Nkem Creatives Nkem 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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    47 m
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