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Ikhide Ikheloa, fondly referred to as Pa Ikhide, is a U.S.-based Nigerian writer and literary critic who is known for sharing his strong opinions on Nigerian literature and politics on social media. During this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about what it means to observe and write about Nigeria from abroad while striking the balance between critique and celebration in his commentary.

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Yejide Kilanko is a Nigerian-born writer based in Canada. She has written novels, poetry, short fiction, and children’s picture books, including, Daughters Who Walk This Path, Chasing Butterflies, There is an Elephant in My Wardrobe, and Juba and the Fireball. Her short story, This Tangible Thing, was shortlisted for the 2023 Caine Prize Her latest children’s book is The Other Side of Small. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo Podcast Series, she explores her roots as a writer, the unique perspectives that Nigerians in the diaspora bring to African writing, and the role of fiction in empowering individuals and communities to confront difficult realities.

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Wole Talabi is an engineer, writer, and editor. His work includes two short story collections - Incomplete Solutions and Convergence Problems, and the critically-acclaimed novel, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon. His short story, Unquiet on the Eastern Front was recently published by Subterranean Press. His work has been shortlisted for and received numerous awards. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about how he blends Nigerian speculative elements and brings Yoruba culture into the wider universe of storytelling.