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AfroReads PodcastEpisode 13 - At Night All Blood is Black by David DiopAt Night All Blood is Black, by David Diop is a novel about a Senagalese man by the name of Alfa Ndiaye, who goes off to war with his childhood friend fighting for the French during World War I. The story takes us through his emotions as he fights in the trenches to survive, both mentally and physically. Please listen and support the community. Like, share and subscribe :)2022-08-1241 min
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 12: Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueThis book talks about the real hustle of an American immigrant. The reality on ground, the battles they face in their home, work, and within the family. Please listen to us review this amazing book2022-07-1052 min
AfroReads PodcastSeason 2 Episode 11 - The Fortune MenThe Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed takes you through the emotions of a Somali immigrant named Mahmood, who finds himself in Cardiff, Wales. He has three children with a Welsh woman, but lives on his own with the belief that he has made it to the land of justice for all. A murder disrupts the city, and Mahmood finally understands how the justice system might not provide justice for all. 2022-04-151h 06
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 10 - Period Pain: Enduring the Pains and StainsKopano Matlwa tells the story of a young doctor who struggles to find her voice and speak out in defense of patients who have been discriminated against in South Africa's political climate. The theme of femininity and blood run throughout the book, while exploring xenophobia towards black nationalists, further unraveling its impact in general on the human condition.
Book: Period Pain by Kopano Matlwa
Guest: Wewe
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Learning expands great souls. 2022-02-061h 32
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 9 - Secret Son: Who can I run to?Laila Lalami takes us through the emotional journey of a young man in Morocco by the name of Youseff, who searches for, and eventually finds his father. While skeptical of his father when they finally meet, Youssef can't help but to beleive that his father had good intentions for him as a young man. Through this journey, Youssef discovers his mother's secrets, his father's true nature, and the consequence to being associated with the wrong crowd.
Book: Secret Son by Laila Lalami
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AfroReads PodcastEpisode 8 - The House at Sugar Beach: Home is where the heartman isHelene Cooper takes us through her childhood in Liberia, and the hardship that she and her family endured after the coup of 1980, forcing her and her family to relocate to America and start a new a storyteller and playwright who is native to Liberia. Check out her projects and follow Ciatta-Mae on Instagram @Lappastories.2021-10-041h 05
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 7 - Emma's War: Love and WarEmma McCune, a British humanitarian aid worker, found herself establishing schools in what is now known as South Sudan. She falls in love with, and marries a warlord. How does a humanitarian aid worker end up marrying a warlord? This was a brilliant book, and helps the reader understand the history of Sudan and the etiology of the conflicts that have occurred, and still are occurring. *Emma's War by Deborah Scroggins2021-08-231h 28
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 6 - Nervous Conditions: Don't Challenge MeIn this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Rufaro Mboneli, to discuss Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga. With Rufaro being from Zimbabwe, which is the setting of this novel, she was able to add a fresh perspective on the culture and characters. The title "Don't challenge me" represents the difficulties that young people, especially women may face in certain cultures just to attain a certain level of decency and comfort.
Find out more about Rufaro Mboneli: Instagram: @rufie_pie
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AfroReads PodcastEpisode 5: Dust - ShhhhhhhhhIn this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Eric Mugendi to discuss Dust by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor. We unpack the idea of silence that follows the characters, and gain important perspective from our guest who is from Kenya, the setting of this novel. Thanks for listening! Find out more about Eric Mugendi:
twitter: @mougendi
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AfroReads PodcastEpisode 4 - Book of Echoes Oh!In this episode, we share our thoughts on the novel Book of Echoes by Rosanna Amaka, where we follow the lives of two people from different parts of the world, connected by an important spirit. We give some background on the book, disect different themes, and discuss our favorite characters. Thanks for listening!
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Learning expands great souls. ~Namibian Proverb2021-04-1147 min
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 3 - Homegoing and the Yam CurseIn this episode, we share our thoughts on the novel Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, who takes us on a journey in exploring 7 generations of family. We give some background on the book, disect different themes, and discuss our favorite charaters. Thanks for listening!
2021-03-2149 min
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 2 - Freshwater and South Park JesusOn this episode, we review Freshwater, by Akwaeke Emezi, a Nigerian and Tamil author. She takes us through the main character Ada's journey, from birth to adulthood, and the struggles she faces as an Ogbanje (deity's child). This book touches on Igbo mythology and encourages readers to think critically about the relationship between spirit and body. 2021-02-2852 min
AfroReads PodcastEpisode 1 - The Flies in our EyesThank you for joining us on our first episode where you get to know a little about us and the purpose for this podcast. We announce the first book that we will be reading and reviewing on our next episode. We hope that by embarking on this project, the world sees the African experience as being more than the flies in our eyes. 2021-02-0732 min