Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask: In Conversation with Shiko Nguru
Fantasy, Kenyan mythology and the power of representation: Shiko's debut novel takes young (and older!) readers on an incredible ride, celebrating and giving life to our stories. The Intasimi Warriors series is set to disrupt the literally scene like never before. Shiko takes us on her writing, research and publishing journey with her signature bubbly self. Happy listening!
25 Oct 2022
Soma Nami: In Conversation With Muthoni and Wendy (Part 2)
Part 2 of the conversation, exploring our favourite African reads.
9 Oct 2022
Soma Nami: In Conversation with Muthoni and Wendy (Part 1)
You can't really talk about the literature space in Nairobi and not talk about Soma Nami...more than a bookstore, Wendy Njoroge and Muthoni Muiruri have managed to create a movement that champions African literature in all ways. This episode explores their incredible journey from idea to sensational realization of a dream...with a lot of laughs along the way.
24 Sept 2021
Dance of the Monkeys: In Conversation With Ciku Kimeria
Ciku loves a good whodunnit, and her latest novel, Dance of the Monkeys, is a testament to her love of all things Agatha Christie. This conversation is a master class for writers, based on her own experiences over the past few years. Listen in and learn how this Senagal-based MIT business graduate has truly found her calling.
24 Sept 2021
Things I Will Tell My Daughter: In Conversation with Joan Thatiah
When Joan started writing over five years ago, publishers told her they didn't think she had anything worthwhile to say, so she self published. Book stores then told her they had already reached their quota for Kenyan books and would not be able to carry her titles, so she went to the street vendors. 5 years and 5 books later, Joan is one of the most popular authors in the country, has won a writing prize and managed to snag a publisher. Her incredible story is definitely one for the books, and this conversation explores her passions, her struggles and her wins, as well as her commitment to write a book a year for as long as she can.
4 Jun 2021
The Last Villains of Molo: In Conversation with Kinyanjui Kombani
Kinyanjui's debut novel The Last Villains of Molo was so raw that when he first wrote it, no publisher was willing to touch it, feeling that Kenyans were not ready to confront the horrors of Molo in 1992. The book is based on his experiences growing up in Molo and coming of age in Ngando. We discuss writing about pain, the struggle of getting published locally and the joy of finally getting recognition.
30 Apr 2021
Hum If You Don't Know the Words: In Conversation with Bianca Marais
The Soweto Uprising of 1976 was a turning point for the fight against apartheid in South Africa, and the events of that tumultuous time set the background for Hum If You Don't Know the Words, Bianca Marais' gripping debut novel. I spoke to Bianca about the ugly history of racism, finding a true voice for your characters and what it takes to write an enduring novel.
10 Oct 2020
The Havoc of Choice: In Conversation With Wanjiru Koinange, Part 2
Part 2 of this episode explores the local publishing journey, as well as the inspiration for the novel's title.
10 Oct 2020
The Havoc of Choice: In Conversation With Wanjiru Koinange, Part 1
Author, publisher and library restorer Wanjiru Koinange discusses her debut novel, The Havoc of Choice, set before, during and immediately after Kenya's historic 2007 national election. Love, hate, family, politics and what it takes to write a book that lays bare our deepest, darkest secrets
27 Sept 2020
The Book that Changed Radio in Kenya: In Conversation with G Money
The Moment of Meditation was a feature on G Money's popular radio show G Money in the Morning, where each day he would read a passage from Iyanla Vanzant's book Acts of Faith. That feature became the hallmark of the show, and in this episode we discuss its impact. We also discuss the books that have changed his life and shaped his thinking.
22 Aug 2020
Episode Zero: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
This inaugural episode details the journey to creating the podcast and offers snippets of upcoming episodes in Season 1.
Song credits: 'Nairobi' by Mayonde
Produced by: Brian 'Ace' Kamau
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