The Writer's Sauce

Ufuoma & Faith
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The Writer's Sauce is a podcast focused on different gists, hot topics, and issues that concern writing and writers, especially in and from Africa. In today's world where the value of books seems to be thinning and people believe writing is not a "real job", The Writer's Sauce aims to correct that notion and express the beauty of writing in Africa.

  1. EP#38 - The Listener Episode (Finale) | Ufuoma, Faith & EF

    12/29/2023

    EP#38 - The Listener Episode (Finale) | Ufuoma, Faith & EF

    In the series finale, we sit with our very first guest of the podcast, Emmanuel Faith, but this time as a listener, as we reminisce on the beginning and end of the podcast. We are grateful to you our listeners for going on this journey with us and we hope our conversations ignited and encouraged your passions for African literature and the creative industry.

    53 min
  2. EP#35 - The "Writing in Diaspora" Episode | Jerry Chiemeke

    12/28/2023

    EP#35 - The "Writing in Diaspora" Episode | Jerry Chiemeke

    In this exciting episode, Ufuoma and Faith sit with Jerry Chiemeke, UK-based Nigerian writer. Jerry shares his experience as a Nigerian writer living and writing in diaspora through this hearty and cheerful conversation. Jerry is on Instagram x Twitter @j_chiemeke.

    48 min
  3. EP#37 - The Caine Prize with Ekemini Pius

    12/08/2023

    EP#37 - The Caine Prize with Ekemini Pius

    In this episode, we talk about the Caine Prize for African Writing and Ekemini's experience being on the 2023 Caine Prize 2023 for his story, Daughters, By Our Hands, published by Isele Magazine in 2022. Ekemini is on X (formerly Twitter) @PiusEkemini and on Instagram @instagrimini.

    42 min
  4. EP#36 - The "Performance Poetry" Episode | Cynthia Amoah

    11/24/2023

    EP#36 - The "Performance Poetry" Episode | Cynthia Amoah

    In this episode, Ufuoma sits solo with Ghanaian-American poet and performer, Cynthia Amoah and talk about poetry as an art for activism, love and expression of self. Cynthia is on Instagram @poetesscynthia. Remember to share this episode with fellow poetry lovers.

    22 min
  5. EP#34 - The "Story of the gods" Episode | Olawoyin Olamide Samuel

    10/27/2023

    EP#34 - The "Story of the gods" Episode | Olawoyin Olamide Samuel

    We sit with the host of Story of the gods podcast, Olawoyin Olamide Samuel, and talk about hosting this audio experience rich in African folklore and culture. Story of the gods is produced by Jamit (@jamitstudios) and is available on all listening platforms. Follow the experience on IG @storyofthegods and on Samuel's personal page @unkleboo.

    28 min
  6. EP#33 - MFAs and Writing | Ucheoma Onwutuebe

    10/13/2023

    EP#33 - MFAs and Writing | Ucheoma Onwutuebe

    Faith sits solo with guest, Ucheoma Onwutuebe as they discuss the impact of MFA programs for African writers, dealing with rejections and owning an independent voice as a writer. Ucheoma is available on X @ucheomar and IG @ uche__oma.

    33 min
  7. EP#32 - Reading and Influencing | Amyn AKA Lipglossmafia

    09/22/2023

    EP#32 - Reading and Influencing | Amyn AKA Lipglossmafia

    In this episode, Ufuoma and Faith have a heart-warming conversation about books, reading and influencing for books in the Nigerian literary space, with Amyn AKA Lipglossmafia (the Crazy Book Lady). You can find Amyn on IG (@lipglossmafia) and Twitter (@lipglossMAFFIA)

    46 min
  8. EP#31 - Screenwriting with Tomi Adesina

    09/08/2023

    EP#31 - Screenwriting with Tomi Adesina

    Tomi Adesina, award-winning writer best known for Hakkunde, The Wait and Kasanova sits with Ufuoma and Faith and shares her experiences, thoughts and knowledge of screenwriting and opportunities for writers in the Nigerian film industry. Tomi Adesina is a screenwriter, fiction writer and PhD researcher. She is on Twitter @tomi_adesina and IG: @tomiadesina.

    29 min
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The Writer's Sauce is a podcast focused on different gists, hot topics, and issues that concern writing and writers, especially in and from Africa. In today's world where the value of books seems to be thinning and people believe writing is not a "real job", The Writer's Sauce aims to correct that notion and express the beauty of writing in Africa.

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  • Creator
    Ufuoma & Faith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ufuoma & Faith
  • Show Website
    The Writer's Sauce