AfroReads Podcast

In 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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Learning expands great souls.  ~Namibian Proverb

In 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 Instagram: @mougendi facebook: Eric Mugendi

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 Proverb

In 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!

On 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. 

Thank 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.