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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.

  1. Melodies of Love with ⁠⁠Amaka Azie⁠⁠ | Ep. 27

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    Melodies of Love with ⁠⁠Amaka Azie⁠⁠ | Ep. 27

    Title: Melodies of Love with ⁠⁠Amaka Azie⁠⁠ Episode Number: #27 Guest: Amaka Azie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Release Date: 27th February 2026. Description: This week, we have the amazing and energy-infectious Amaka Azie, one of the continent's finest authors in the last decade. Amaka walks us through her journey from her early days in writing and developing her unique writing style. She gets candid (3:16) with us about her love of writing romance fiction and about pushing the genre even further. She also talks (13:06) about writing from a female advocate's perspective as one who champions for women to have their own goals, dreams, and money, independent of their romantic partners + MORE! Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: 1. Love will always be a part of our lives, and telling love stories matter. 2. It is important for women to have their own vision and goals to chase outside their husbands. 3. Writing is a unique art, and you have to carve your own niche writing style. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Order the Author's Books on Books2Read: Melodies of Love ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @Amaka.Azie⁠⁠ Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    36 min
  2. The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic with ⁠⁠Ihunanya Erondu⁠⁠ | Ep. 26

    FEB 20

    The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic with ⁠⁠Ihunanya Erondu⁠⁠ | Ep. 26

    Title: The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic with ⁠Ihunanya Erondu⁠ Episode Number: #26 Guest: Ihunanya Erondu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Release Date: 20th February 2026. Description: This week, we have the astounding poet and, most recently, an author, Ihunanya Erondu, who joins us on the show. Ihuanaya gets real with us on her personal journey as an academic to finding her love for creative writing over the years. She talks to us about her affinity (9:24) for love-themed anecdotes and expression, even across her writing, alluding to the inherent desire to open your heart to love and be loved even when you have been hurt in the past. She also gets vulnerable (17:21) with us about her fears of writing fiction coming from a poetry background, her inclination to shy away from the spotlight, and valuing friends and family who push you to reach for the stars. We also discuss (26:34) her new book, "The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic," and her anxiety throughout the process of writing and publishing her first book. Enjoy the episode! Key Takeaways: 1. We have to start being intentional about love and existing in love. 2. Having a community of people who believe in you sometimes more than yourself is critical to your success in life. 3. We have to be willing to chart new territories and test our capacity at some point. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Order the Author's Book on Selar: ⁠The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic⁠ Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): ⁠@nanyaerondu⁠ Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    32 min
  3. We Will Live Again with ⁠⁠Chukwuemeka Famous⁠ | Ep. 25

    FEB 13

    We Will Live Again with ⁠⁠Chukwuemeka Famous⁠ | Ep. 25

    Title: We Will Live Again with Chukwuemeka Famous⁠ Episode Number: #25 Guest: Chukwuemeka Famous⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Release Date: 13th February 2026. Description: This week, we have one of Nigeria's most riveting writers, Chukwuemeka Famous, who joins us today on The African Authors Podcast. He walks us through his journey (3:10) from an academic to an author, growing up in Benin to Igbo parents, and his inspirations across the years to write nuanced yet social paradigm stories with refreshing perspectives. Chukwuemeka gets vulnerable (8:02) with us about his struggles through life, having had a "hard life" dealing with depression, losses, and life's frustrations, and how his pain is steeped into his writing construct. He goes on to talk to us about his latest book, "We Will Live Again," which is renowned by the Nigerian literary community. The book (16:07) sparks conversation about African spirituality as an identity through the years and its relevance in today's society + MORE. It was a pleasure talking to Chukwuemeka, and we hope you enjoy this episode. Key Takeaways: 1. African literature should paint the truth about Africa, our identity, and culture as opposed to what the West believes. 2. African spirituality is not devilish and should be embraced, as there are similarities with other religions. 3. Writing is a form of therapy and can simulate a world of serenity. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Order the Author's Book on Amazon: We Will Live Again Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @realfamous.chukwuemeka Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    36 min
  4. Letters of Light with ⁠⁠Chinedu Ndigwe⁠⁠ | Ep. 24

    FEB 6

    Letters of Light with ⁠⁠Chinedu Ndigwe⁠⁠ | Ep. 24

    Title: Letters of Light with ⁠Chinedu Ndigwe⁠ Episode Number: #24 Guest: Chinedu Ndigwe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Release Date: 6th February 2026. Description: Yes! We are back from our hiatus! We know we left you guys hanging for a bit. Our apologies. But we are back now, and can't wait to bring y'all more amazing author stories in 2026. We are joined by Chinedu Ndigwe our first guest this year who is renowned for his astounding work in the Nigerian literary space. He gets candid with us about his journey (2:34) from media publishing to a published author in Nigeria, his convictions about the art of reading and writing over the years, and how much audience feedback impact the author's perspective. On the main segment (8:10) of the show, he walks us through his latest book, "Letters of Light" considered a Christian novel that speaks to the peculiar experiences of people from a fictional place, Hidden Ville. We enjoyed talking to the amazing Chinedu Ndigwe, and we hope you do the same. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: 1. Every writer is a reader but not every reader is a writer. 2. Books and the art as a whole is a powerful tool to changing and shaping people's worldview 3. Transitioning from media to creative writing can be challenging but having an audience who value your work fuels the passion of the creator Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Order the Author's Book on Selar: Letter of Light Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @chhinedu Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    34 min
  5. Tearless with Ayo Deforge | Ep. 23

    10/03/2025

    Tearless with Ayo Deforge | Ep. 23

    Title: Tearless with Ayo Deforge Episode Number: #23 Guest: Ayo Deforge⁠⁠⁠ Release Date: 3rd October 2025. Description: This week on the show, we are graced by the iconic French-fluent Nigerian storyteller and author, Ayo Deforge. She opens up (4:04) with her inspiration for writing and how the grief of losing her mother influenced her writing style. Ayo left Nigeria for France (9:05) in 2012, and talks to us about the culture shock she faced on moving to the South of France, particularly with the country's obsession with immigration and racism. She gets candid with us about combining motherhood (17:10) with being an author, especially with today's demands of women in society. She also talks about her inspirations (21:08) as a writer, notably Chimamanda Adichie, and then gets deep with us (26:12) about being a Nigerian writer in diaspora. Ayo talks about her new poetry collection and novel coming soon! These and more on this episode! Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: 1. As a writer, you have a different perspective on writing about loss when you've experienced the loss of a loved one. 2. You don't think about the colour of your skin until you are in an environment where that is how you are identified. 3. Discipline is built over time with consistency, and you will certainly get better at any craft. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Order the Author's Book on Amazon: Tearless Order Her Poetry Collection: The Mind is not an Ally Pre-order Her New Book: Under The Rain Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @ayodeforge Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    46 min
  6. Mystery Monkeys with George Gathiani⁠ | Ep. 22

    09/26/2025

    Mystery Monkeys with George Gathiani⁠ | Ep. 22

    Title: Mystery Monkey with ⁠⁠⁠⁠George Gathiani⁠ Episode Number: #22 Guest: ⁠⁠George Gathiani Release Date: 26th September 2025. Description: We are back after that little break! We return with yet another mind-blowing episode for your listening pleasure. This week, we are joined by the amazing and trailblazing conscious African author George Gathiani. He talks to us about his journey (4:12) to becoming a writer, growing up in Kenya. Georges discusses African authors and the importance of showcasing their voices globally, especially in the area of science and consciousness, rather than limiting the African audience's minds. The conversation emphasizes the need for storytelling (16:05) as a vehicle for identity, self-awareness, human information processing, and empowerment. George talks to us about his unique writing style (28:26) and practical, timely approach to working on his stories. His latest (38:10) book, "Mystery Monkeys," is available on Nuria Books and other notable platforms. It was lovely having George on the show. Enjoy the episode! Key Takeaways: 1. The best way to learn is through experience, not avoidance. 2. The human mind is so uniquely diverse that it is beyond capable of interpreting multiple events at the same time. 3. Writing is the best way to document your life and the changes you have experienced along the way. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Order the Author's Book on Barnes & Noble: Mystery Monkeys Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @georgegathiani Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    41 min
  7. ÌṢẸ́PẸ́ with Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun | Ep. 21

    09/05/2025

    ÌṢẸ́PẸ́ with Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun | Ep. 21

    Title: ÌṢẸ́PẸ́ with Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun Episode Number: #21 Guest: Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun⁠⁠ Release Date: 5th September 2025. Description: This week on the show, we are graced by the iconic indigenous Nigerian storyteller, author, and orator Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun, popularly known as Àrẹ̀mọ Gemini. We start off (5:05) the episode by getting into the mind of Yusuf as he recounts events in his life that led him to become one of Africa's biggest indigenous storytellers. Then he goes on to talk to us about which stages (8:50) challenged him the most having been on global stages telling indigenous stories in Yoruba. In the main portion (16:18) of this episode, Yusuf gets deep with us about his inspiration for writing his new book ÌṢẸ́PẸ́. This multi-layered story that highlights painful, yet controversial social themes drawn from his personal life (22:05) after the demise of his father and sister, and having to navigate grief, cultural derogation, misogyny, and penury with his mother traversing through state lines in search of safety. He discusses his writing style (31:01) of telling stories with complicated characters who often have two or more contrasting parallels and perspectives. Then he talks about the stories he hasn't told yet (42:38) and how inspired he is by his environment and the social injustices he witnesses on an indigenous level, and how he would love to shine a light on those stories. These and more in this jewel-dropping episode that would leave your mouth agape, gasping for more. It's an episode you don't want to be told. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: 1. Religion is the opium of poverty, and just because you are religious doesn't make you a good person. 2. African traditions are very misogynistic, and we need more men to speak up. 3. Telling stories in our indigenous African dialects is essential for posterity. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Pre-order the Author's Book on his Website: ÌṢẸ́PẸ́ Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @aremogemini Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

    1h 3m
  8. The Power of Your One Thing with Elvis Prince Tognia⁠ | Ep. 20

    08/29/2025

    The Power of Your One Thing with Elvis Prince Tognia⁠ | Ep. 20

    Title: The Power of Your One Thing with ⁠⁠⁠Elvis Prince Tognia⁠⁠ Episode Number: #20 Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Elvis Prince Tognia⁠ Release Date: 29th August 2025. Description: This week on our landmark 20th episode on the show, we are joined by Elvis Prince Tognia, our first Cameroonian and public speaker featured on the podcast. Elvis starts off (4:50) talking to us about his journey, moving from his village in Cameroon to the United States as a young guy over 20 years ago, without speaking a word of English. After he was wrongly accused by a customer (6:45) and reported to the manager, his inability to express himself in English led the restaurant to fire him on the spot. He narrates how that infamous moment (10:10) working at McDonald's triggered his decision to learn English and pursue public speaking, ultimately, one that would alter his trajectory in the United States forever. Elvis goes on to talk to us about his passion for public speaking (19:34) and then delves into teaching parents on choosing a career (30:20) for their kids that sharpens their natural inclinations. Elvis also tells the story of how he won the famous Moth Story Slam (45:11 in the US and goes on to passionately speak about leaving no stone unturned (52:51) on earth while we are all still here. His new book, "The Power of Your One Thing," is coming soon! It was such an honour having Elvis on the show. Enjoy the show. Key Takeaways: 1. Changing the way you see a situation changes the situation 2. There's nothing we can't be as long as we apply ourselves and are willing to do the work to break every limitation put on us. 3. Rather than spend time trying to get good at things we are not great at, we should spend time improving on what we are already great at. Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPs Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Mentions: Pre-order the Author's Book on his Website: The Power of Your One Thing Guest’s Social Media (LinkedIn): Elvis Prince Tognia Episode Credits: Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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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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.

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