Black Writers Read: Itua Uduebo

Send us Fan MailThis episode features our latest livestreamed from Sunday, June 4, 2023 with our guest, Itua Uduebo to discuss his debut novel, Parade of Streetlights.Itua was born in Lagos, Nigeria and currently resides in New York, NY. He graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in International Politics and works in the financial technology industry. Itua's writing journey began in 2016 and to date, he has several essays, articles, freeform poems, and short stories published online and in print. His work explores multiple genres including new adult fiction, urban literature, science fiction, thrillers, politics, racial justice, culture, and global affairs. Itua is working on his second novel manuscript and always looking to take on new creative challenges.Told in vignettes, Parade of Streetlights is a deeply personal and introspective novel that features characters who are working through many personal absurdities. Published by Read Furiously, this is a novel about the choices we make, the ways we restrict ourselves needlessly, and the freedom of embracing the authentic pursuit of happiness. Kola's voice is a welcome addition to the literary canon and his story will stay with you long after the last page is finished.Parade of Streetlights celebrated its release on Tuesday, June 6. It is available for purchase wherever you get your books.To learn more about Itua and his work, please visit his website at ituauduebo.com. Find Itua on Instagram: @i.uduebo. Support the show