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The African Authors PodcastLost in You with Maranatha Abutu | Ep. 15Title: Lost in You with Maranatha Abutu | Ep. 15Episode Number: #15Guest: Maranatha AbutuRelease Date: 25th July 2025Description:On the show this week, we are joined by the voluble and delectable Maranatha Abutu one of Nigeria's finest romance novelists, charting a unique lane in the African literature space. As a seasoned podcaster and conversationalist herself, Mara takes us on her journey (7:00) from choosing to studying industrial chemistry in university to delving into a writing career in 2020 upon publishing her first book, "Leila Khalid" one she considers her career's "guinea pig...2025-07-2558 min
The African Authors PodcastThe Days We Long For with Oluwabunmi Adaramola | Ep. 14Title: The Days We Long For with Oluwabunmi Adaramola | Ep. 14Episode Number: #14Guest: Oluwabunmi AdaramolaRelease Date: 11th July 2025Description:On the show this week, we have one of Africa's finest writers and legal aficionados in the diaspora in Olubunmi Adaramola. The UK-based Nigerian author chats with us about growing up (4:54) in Ibadan, Nigeria, and being an expressive kid. Then she discusses identifying as a writer and intersectional feminist (9:35) and how that influences her writing style (15:29) and storytelling. Then she gets candid with us, narrating the emotionally stressful process (17:57) of wr...2025-07-1141 min
The African Authors PodcastThe Years of Blood with Adedayo Agarau | Ep. 13Title: The Years of Blood with Adedayo Agarau | Ep. 13Episode Number: #13Guest: Adedayo AgarauRelease Date: 4th July 2025Description:On the show this week, we have our first poet on the podcast, and we hit a goldmine, landing a prominent name in the African poetry space in Adedayo Agarau, a Wallace Stegner Fellow. He joins us to discuss his journey as a poet and the alternating parallels he has had to navigate the further he has gone in his career. Adedayo starts off (4:39) talking to us about his new boo...2025-07-041h 05
The African Authors PodcastHeart of Resilience and Transformation with Nicholas Kisara | Ep. 12Title: Heart of Resilience and Transformation with Nicholas KisaraEpisode Number: #12Guest: Nicholas KisaraRelease Date: 27th June 2025Description:On the show this week, we have one of Kenya's inspiring authors, Nicholas Kisara, known for his unique way of telling real-life stories. Nicholas starts off (4:55) the show by telling us about his childhood growing up in Mombasa, Kenya, and experiencing the mountains and nature of Kenya. Then he talks about leaving home (7:24) as a young man to find a better life for his siblings. In the main portion of this ep...2025-06-2748 min
The African Authors PodcastThe Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with Popoola Tolulope | Ep. 11Title: The Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with Tolulope PopoolaEpisode Number: #11Guest: Tolulope PopoolaRelease Date: 20th June 2025Description:On the show this week, we have the Queen of Flash Fiction herself, Tolulope Popoola, one of Nigeria's most influential writers known for her captivating storytelling and sixth sense for character layering. Our host starts off with rapid-fire questions (2:07) at our guest, which she answered with great wit and grace. She also tells us the story (2:42) behind her famous alias, "The Queen of Flash Fiction," and every...2025-06-2037 min
Creatives Like UsNo More Gatekeeping: Law, Business and Doing Things DifferentlyIn this episode, Ange talks to Nkem Ekwukoma, a lawyer who’s doing things very differently. Nkem is the founder of The Legal Storyteller, where she helps small business owners, especially women and people of colour, understand and manage the legal side of their work in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon, no intimidation, just clear, creative support that gives people confidence. She’s not interested in gatekeeping or ticking boxes – she wants legal literacy to be something everyone can access, and she’s built a business around making that happen.Nkem shares how burnout, being ov...2025-06-1539 min
The African Authors PodcastOphelia and Eastern Butterfly with Sandra Nekh | Ep. 10Title: 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 narra...2025-06-111h 24
The African Authors PodcastLove's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa Olorode | Ep. 09Title: Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa OlorodeEpisode Number: #9Guest: Iyanuoluwa OlorodeRelease Date: 2nd June, 2025Description: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 he...2025-06-0237 min
The African Authors PodcastPrince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim | Ep. 08Title: 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...2025-05-0847 min
The African Authors PodcastCall me Jemila with Camaa Pearl | Ep. 07Title: Call me Jemila with Camaa PearlEpisode Number: #7Guest: Camaa PearlRelease Date: 31st March, 2025Description:In this episode, we talked about being an author, the process that goes into promoting your book, dealing with book piracy, the overwhelming feeling of getting a one-star rating, and other interesting topics. This episode like every other episode is a masterclass for up-and-coming authors regardless of your genre.Key Takeaways:Readers need to be kind when leaving reviews on books.Support the author and her book2025-03-3147 min
The African Authors PodcastThe Smoke That Thunders with Erhu Kome | Ep. 06The Smoke That Thunders with Erhu KomeEpisode Number: #6Guest: Erhu KomeDescription:Erhu Kome talks about her heartbreaking experience fighting for the rights to one of her books. Her gratitude for the journey so far and one piece of advice she would give any up-and-coming author.Listen Now On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Afripods, and Jamit.Follow, Subscribe, and Leave a Review.Resources & Mentions:Book: The Smoke That ThundersHost: Uche...2025-03-1953 min
The African Authors PodcastShattered with Rosemary Okafor | Ep. 05Shattered with Rosemary OkaforEpisode Number: #5Guest: Rosemary OkaforDescription: Rosemary talks about her favorite African authors, books, publishing, and what it feels like to be an author. Listen to her share her experience as an author and let us know what about this conversation fascinates you. Listen Now on Spotify, Afripods, Apple Podcast, and Jamit. Make sure to follow us, subscribe, and leave a review. Resources & Mentions:Book: ShatteredHost: Ameenat...2025-03-191h 12
The African Authors PodcastAdanna and Ginika's Bridesmaids with Adesuwa O'man Nwokedi | Ep. 04Adanna and Ginika's Bridesmaids with Adesuwa O'man NwokediEpisode Number: #4Guest: Adesuwa O'man NwokediRelease Date: 22nd March, 2025Description:We sat down to talk about publishing, being an author, and how social media continues to be a driver in discovering great books. Enjoy.Listen Now On: Spotify, Afripods, Apple Podcast, and JamitResources & Mentions:Books Mentioned: Adanne, No Perfect Love, Ginika's BridesmaidsHost: Uche Ezeudu (Nessiebloom on X and...2025-03-1952 min
The African Authors PodcastTomorrow I become a Woman with Aiwanose Odafen | Ep. 03Title: Tomorrow I become a Woman with Aiwanose OdafenEpisode Number: #3Guest: Aiwanose OdafenRelease Date: 15th March, 2025Description: Inspired by the real experiences of Nigerian women, Tomorrow I Become a Woman unravels the fraught bond between a mother and daughter as they navigate loss, duty, and the weight of expectations. Aiwanose Odafen’s striking debut is a profound meditation on the sacrifices women make for love and acceptance, the quiet strength found in female friendships, and the resilience it takes to carve out a life in a world that often re...2025-03-151h 08
The African Authors PodcastTomorrow I become a Woman with Aiwanose OdafenTitle: Tomorrow I become a Woman with Aiwanose OdafenEpisode Number: #3Guest: Aiwanose OdafenRelease Date: 15th March, 2025Description: Inspired by the real experiences of Nigerian women, Tomorrow I Become a Woman unravels the fraught bond between a mother and daughter as they navigate loss, duty, and the weight of expectations. Aiwanose Odafen’s striking debut is a profound meditation on the sacrifices women make for love and acceptance, the quiet strength found in female friendships, and the resilience it takes to carve out a life in a world that often re...2025-03-151h 08
The African Authors PodcastNo Nigerian Will Make Heaven? with Peter Aghogho Omuvwie | Ep. 02Title: No Nigerian Will Make Heaven? with Peter Aghogho OmuvwieEpisode Number: #2Guest: Peter Aghogho OmuvwieRelease Date: 8th March, 2025Description: No Nigerian Will Make Heaven? Tales From An Aspiring Failed Nation-State is a fearless and unflinching examination of modern Nigeria. Through the sharp, unrelenting gaze of Omuwvie, the book exposes how the nation's foundations have set the stage for its ongoing political, economic, and social crises.Key Takeaways:Nigeria’s dysfunction is by design, not accident.Omuwvie challenges the re...2025-03-081h 00
The African Authors PodcastNo Nigerian Will Make Heaven? with Peter Aghogho OmuvwieTitle: No Nigerian Will Make Heaven? with Peter Aghogho OmuvwieEpisode Number: #2Guest: Peter Aghogho OmuvwieRelease Date: 8th March, 2025Description: No Nigerian Will Make Heaven? Tales From An Aspiring Failed Nation-State is a fearless and unflinching examination of modern Nigeria. Through the sharp, unrelenting gaze of Omuwvie, the book exposes how the nation's foundations have set the stage for its ongoing political, economic, and social crises.Key Takeaways:Nigeria’s dysfunction is by design, not accident.Omuwvie challenges the re...2025-03-081h 00
The African Authors PodcastWhat Love Left Unfinished with Esther Okuru | Ep. 01Title: What Love Left Unfinished with Esther OkuruEpisode: #1Guest: Esther OkuruHost: Uche EzeuduAudio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaAudio Director: Anita Chinwendu OparaSponsor/Owner: Nkem CreativesRelease Date: 1st March, 2025Description: "What Love Left Unfinished" is the kind of story that stays with you long after you’ve heard it. Esther and Tobi’s love was just...2025-03-0143 min
The African Authors PodcastWhat Love Left Unfinished with Esther OkuruTitle: What Love Left Unfinished with Esther OkuruEpisode: #E1Guest: Esther OkuruHost: Uche EzeuduAudio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaAudio Director: Anita Chinwendu OparaSponsor/Owner: Nkem CreativesRelease Date: 1st March, 2025Description: "What Love Left Unfinished" is the kind of story that stays with you long after you’ve heard it. Esther and Tobi’s love was...2025-03-0143 min
The African Authors PodcastThe African Authors Podcast TrailerThe African Authors PodcastA podcast dedicated to celebrating Africa's literal community. From established to up-and-coming authors, we have got you covered with stories behind their books.2025-02-1900 min
The African Authors PodcastThe African Authors Podcast TrailerThe African Authors PodcastA podcast dedicated to celebrating Africa's literal community. From established to up-and-coming authors, we have got you covered with stories behind their books.2025-02-1900 min
Queen Raffy's SpaceHerBookShelf:Author Spotlight - Deborah AkintayoThis week on Herbookshelf, we're shining the spotlight on Deborah Akintayo, a talented author and conservation communicator who has woven a captivating tale that explores the vibrant city of Lagos.
We talk about her debut book, "Eko Cycle: FB's Journey through Lagos", a story that combines elements of adventure and environmental awareness, and takes you on a whirlwind ride through FB’s short life – the joy of human connection, the crushing despair of abandonment, the silent yearning for a life beyond the trash heap – as he’s forced to come to terms with the purpose of his existence. While observing the city...2024-06-0528 min
White Label AmericanEp 166: A Triangulation ft Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna ElechiOn our latest episode, we have a lineup of three incredible creatives: Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi. They will captivate you with their inspiring stories, starting from their birth cities to their childhood memories and early sources of inspiration. Brace yourself as we take down the artificial walls that confine creativity! Our journey begins in Port Harcourt Nigeria, Tver Russia, New York, and Ann Arbor Michigan, but it doesn't stop there. We explore the boundless world beyond these cities, unraveling the artistic wonders that await.
If you're eager to witness the brilliance of our guests...2023-11-291h 11
Success Smoothie PodcastIt's not enough to make. You have to learn to market.Learn why we all need to learn to market if we desire true success as well as effective ways entrepreneurs and creatives can market their ideas, products and services both online and offline.2020-06-2740 min
Fact Adjacent PodcastBlack Excellence🚨 Dress Rehearsal: 5 creatives discussing what Black Excellence means to us. Can it be cancelled? Can it be recalled? Maybe! Listen to us deep dive in what we think Black Excellence is, in 2020. The quality is practice, but the conversation is fuego!
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