The African Authors Podcast

Title: The Bone River with Nkereuwem AlbertEpisode Number: #32Guest: Nkereuwem Albert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 24th April 2026.Description:This week, we are joined by the viral Nigerian author Nkereuwem Albert, who took the literary community by storm with his debut book, The Bone River. Albert gets honest with us about his journey as a writer growing up in Calabar, Nigeria, navigating the city's intrinsic culture, and how his background has influenced his writing. He reminisces about starting the early days of writing his book and updating his online community on his progress, his book tours in Nigeria after publishing, being a dentist, and discusses the parallels of certain characters in his book. This and more on the show. Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. It is important to tell our stories through books 2. Building a community is essential for creating an ecosystem of art lovers3. African speculative fiction is here to stay, and the stories will become more mainstream.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Books on Ouida: Ouida Lagos ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @nkereuwxm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives bring you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Where The Shadows End with Onyema Achukwu-OnonyeEpisode Number: #31Guest: Onyema Achukwu-Ononye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 17th April 2026.Description:This week, we are joined by a phenomenal Nigerian author, Onyema Achukwu-Ononye, whose debut book, "Efe: Musings of a filly," has been catching a lot of attention in the literary community. Onyema opens up about her journey through writing, embracing the art of starting and finishing her writing, and her unique experience serving in Delta, Nigeria. Her new book talks about the coming-of-age journey of a young girl navigating the complexities of life and relationships, growing up in Southern Nigeria. It was a pleasure having Onyema on the show. Enjoy the episode!Key Takeaways:1. Writing truthfully is the best form of writing because it is authentic.2. Speaking up on social injustice is a key to creating an equal society.3. People hide behind culture to push evil in our African society.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Books on Selar: Efe: Musings of a filly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @jeune_la.la⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Where The Shadows End with Louisa BelloEpisode Number: #30Guest: Louisa Bello⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 10th April 2026.Description:This week, we are joined by the incredible Louisa Bello, a Nigerian-British author in the diaspora. Louisa gets very candid about her Nigerian roots, embracing her Nigerian dad's culture, although raised in London, and navigating the complexities of being a mixed-race woman. She talks to us about her journey (4:21) as a writer, her unique storytelling style, and her debut novel, "Where the Shadows End." This and more on this amazing episode. Enjoy this one! Key Takeaways:1. There are memories you will never change and some that will forever be repressed.2. Sometimes we fail at the concept of love because we do not understand it as humans fully.3. You persevere through adversities, and there is hope on the other side.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Books on Amazon: ⁠Where the Shadows End⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): ⁠@louisabelloauthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrates African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: The Sex Lives of African Women with Nana Darkoa SekyiamahEpisode Number: #29Guest: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 27th March 2026.Description:This week, we have our first Ghanaian author and advocate for African women's pleasure. The award-winning and incredible Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah joins us this week on the podcast. She gets vulnerable with us (5:21) about her experiences early on with sex, her love for writing about African women's physical pleasure, the myths around female sex and sexuality, correcting the wrong narratives about sex in the African culture, documenting the stories of African women, and promoting stories that shift cultural paradigms. She also talks to us about her books The Sex Lives of African Women and Seeking Sexual Freedom. Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Sex is not geared towards men's pleasure only.2. Women's bodies are perfect just the way they are. 3. Sex is not just for child birth. Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Books on Website: https://www.darkoathewriter.com/sex-lives-of-african-women⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @dfordarkoa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Soft Spot Rotten Spot with ⁠Efe OrakpoEpisode Number: #28Guest: Efe Orakpo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 6th March 2026.Description:This week, we are joined by one of Nigeria's beautiful poets, Efe Orakpo, who gets vulnerable with us about her journey as a writer. She recounts her first time (3:34) writing a poem and how that became a tool for expressing herself without giving away every part of herself. She then goes on to talk (14:55) about her growth as a writer and getting deeper and better, her influences, infusing culture into art, cremating the past versus burying it, publishing a collection of 70 poems + MORE! Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Sometimes art imitates life, and sometimes life validates art.2. Love creates a soft spot that can go rotten if untended. 3. Sometimes burying the past is not enough. Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Books on Selar: Soft Spot Rotten Spot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): ⁠@efe.thewriter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Melodies of Love with ⁠⁠Amaka Azie⁠⁠Episode Number: #27Guest: Amaka Azie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 27th February 2026.Description:This week, we have the amazing and energy-infectious Amaka Azie, one of the continent's finest authors in the last decade. Amaka walks us through her journey from her early days in writing and developing her unique writing style. She gets candid (3:16) with us about her love of writing romance fiction and about pushing the genre even further. She also talks (13:06) about writing from a female advocate's perspective as one who champions for women to have their own goals, dreams, and money, independent of their romantic partners + MORE! Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Love will always be a part of our lives, and telling love stories matter.2. It is important for women to have their own vision and goals to chase outside their husbands.3. Writing is a unique art, and you have to carve your own niche writing style. Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Books on Books2Read: Melodies of Love ⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @Amaka.Azie⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic with ⁠Ihunanya Erondu⁠Episode Number: #26Guest: Ihunanya Erondu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 20th February 2026.Description:This week, we have the astounding poet and, most recently, an author, Ihunanya Erondu, who joins us on the show. Ihuanaya gets real with us on her personal journey as an academic to finding her love for creative writing over the years. She talks to us about her affinity (9:24) for love-themed anecdotes and expression, even across her writing, alluding to the inherent desire to open your heart to love and be loved even when you have been hurt in the past. She also gets vulnerable (17:21) with us about her fears of writing fiction coming from a poetry background, her inclination to shy away from the spotlight, and valuing friends and family who push you to reach for the stars. We also discuss (26:34) her new book, "The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic," and her anxiety throughout the process of writing and publishing her first book. Enjoy the episode!Key Takeaways:1. We have to start being intentional about love and existing in love.2. Having a community of people who believe in you sometimes more than yourself is critical to your success in life.3. We have to be willing to chart new territories and test our capacity at some point.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Book on Selar: ⁠The Heartbeat of Christmas Magic⁠Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): ⁠@nanyaerondu⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: We Will Live Again with Chukwuemeka Famous⁠Episode Number: #25Guest: Chukwuemeka Famous⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 13th February 2026.Description:This week, we have one of Nigeria's most riveting writers, Chukwuemeka Famous, who joins us today on The African Authors Podcast. He walks us through his journey (3:10) from an academic to an author, growing up in Benin to Igbo parents, and his inspirations across the years to write nuanced yet social paradigm stories with refreshing perspectives. Chukwuemeka gets vulnerable (8:02) with us about his struggles through life, having had a "hard life" dealing with depression, losses, and life's frustrations, and how his pain is steeped into his writing construct. He goes on to talk to us about his latest book, "We Will Live Again," which is renowned by the Nigerian literary community. The book (16:07) sparks conversation about African spirituality as an identity through the years and its relevance in today's society + MORE. It was a pleasure talking to Chukwuemeka, and we hope you enjoy this episode. Key Takeaways:1. African literature should paint the truth about Africa, our identity, and culture as opposed to what the West believes.2. African spirituality is not devilish and should be embraced, as there are similarities with other religions.3. Writing is a form of therapy and can simulate a world of serenity. Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Book on Amazon: We Will Live AgainGuest’s Social Media (Instagram): @realfamous.chukwuemekaEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Letters of Light with ⁠Chinedu Ndigwe⁠Episode Number: #24Guest: Chinedu Ndigwe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 6th February 2026.Description:Yes! We are back from our hiatus! We know we left you guys hanging for a bit. Our apologies. But we are back now, and can't wait to bring y'all more amazing author stories in 2026. We are joined by Chinedu Ndigwe our first guest this year who is renowned for his astounding work in the Nigerian literary space. He gets candid with us about his journey (2:34) from media publishing to a published author in Nigeria, his convictions about the art of reading and writing over the years, and how much audience feedback impact the author's perspective. On the main segment (8:10) of the show, he walks us through his latest book, "Letters of Light" considered a Christian novel that speaks to the peculiar experiences of people from a fictional place, Hidden Ville. We enjoyed talking to the amazing Chinedu Ndigwe, and we hope you do the same. Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Every writer is a reader but not every reader is a writer.2. Books and the art as a whole is a powerful tool to changing and shaping people's worldview3. Transitioning from media to creative writing can be challenging but having an audience who value your work fuels the passion of the creatorListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Book on Selar: Letter of LightGuest’s Social Media (Instagram): @chhineduEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Tearless with Ayo DeforgeEpisode Number: #23Guest: Ayo Deforge⁠⁠⁠Release Date: 3rd October 2025.Description:This week on the show, we are graced by the iconic French-fluent Nigerian storyteller and author, Ayo Deforge. She opens up (4:04) with her inspiration for writing and how the grief of losing her mother influenced her writing style. Ayo left Nigeria for France (9:05) in 2012, and talks to us about the culture shock she faced on moving to the South of France, particularly with the country's obsession with immigration and racism. She gets candid with us about combining motherhood (17:10) with being an author, especially with today's demands of women in society. She also talks about her inspirations (21:08) as a writer, notably Chimamanda Adichie, and then gets deep with us (26:12) about being a Nigerian writer in diaspora. Ayo talks about her new poetry collection and novel coming soon! These and more on this episode! Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. As a writer, you have a different perspective on writing about loss when you've experienced the loss of a loved one.2. You don't think about the colour of your skin until you are in an environment where that is how you are identified.3. Discipline is built over time with consistency, and you will certainly get better at any craft.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Book on Amazon: TearlessOrder Her Poetry Collection: The Mind is not an AllyPre-order Her New Book: Under The RainGuest’s Social Media (Instagram): @ayodeforgeEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Mystery Monkey with ⁠⁠⁠⁠George Gathiani⁠Episode Number: #22Guest: ⁠⁠George GathianiRelease Date: 26th September 2025.Description:We are back after that little break! We return with yet another mind-blowing episode for your listening pleasure. This week, we are joined by the amazing and trailblazing conscious African author George Gathiani. He talks to us about his journey (4:12) to becoming a writer, growing up in Kenya. Georges discusses African authors and the importance of showcasing their voices globally, especially in the area of science and consciousness, rather than limiting the African audience's minds. The conversation emphasizes the need for storytelling (16:05) as a vehicle for identity, self-awareness, human information processing, and empowerment. George talks to us about his unique writing style (28:26) and practical, timely approach to working on his stories. His latest (38:10) book, "Mystery Monkeys," is available on Nuria Books and other notable platforms. It was lovely having George on the show. Enjoy the episode!Key Takeaways:1. The best way to learn is through experience, not avoidance.2. The human mind is so uniquely diverse that it is beyond capable of interpreting multiple events at the same time.3. Writing is the best way to document your life and the changes you have experienced along the way.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order the Author's Book on Barnes & Noble: Mystery Monkeys Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @georgegathianiEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: ÌṢẸ́PẸ́ with Yusuf Àlàbí BalógunEpisode Number: #21Guest: Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun⁠⁠Release Date: 5th September 2025.Description:This week on the show, we are graced by the iconic indigenous Nigerian storyteller, author, and orator Yusuf Àlàbí Balógun, popularly known as Àrẹ̀mọ Gemini. We start off (5:05) the episode by getting into the mind of Yusuf as he recounts events in his life that led him to become one of Africa's biggest indigenous storytellers. Then he goes on to talk to us about which stages (8:50) challenged him the most having been on global stages telling indigenous stories in Yoruba. In the main portion (16:18) of this episode, Yusuf gets deep with us about his inspiration for writing his new book ÌṢẸ́PẸ́. This multi-layered story that highlights painful, yet controversial social themes drawn from his personal life (22:05) after the demise of his father and sister, and having to navigate grief, cultural derogation, misogyny, and penury with his mother traversing through state lines in search of safety. He discusses his writing style (31:01) of telling stories with complicated characters who often have two or more contrasting parallels and perspectives. Then he talks about the stories he hasn't told yet (42:38) and how inspired he is by his environment and the social injustices he witnesses on an indigenous level, and how he would love to shine a light on those stories. These and more in this jewel-dropping episode that would leave your mouth agape, gasping for more. It's an episode you don't want to be told. Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Religion is the opium of poverty, and just because you are religious doesn't make you a good person.2. African traditions are very misogynistic, and we need more men to speak up.3. Telling stories in our indigenous African dialects is essential for posterity.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Pre-order the Author's Book on his Website: ÌṢẸ́PẸ́Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @aremogeminiEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: The Power of Your One Thing with ⁠⁠⁠Elvis Prince Tognia⁠⁠Episode Number: #20Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Elvis Prince Tognia⁠Release Date: 29th August 2025.Description:This week on our landmark 20th episode on the show, we are joined by Elvis Prince Tognia, our first Cameroonian and public speaker featured on the podcast. Elvis starts off (4:50) talking to us about his journey, moving from his village in Cameroon to the United States as a young guy over 20 years ago, without speaking a word of English. After he was wrongly accused by a customer (6:45) and reported to the manager, his inability to express himself in English led the restaurant to fire him on the spot. He narrates how that infamous moment (10:10) working at McDonald's triggered his decision to learn English and pursue public speaking, ultimately, one that would alter his trajectory in the United States forever. Elvis goes on to talk to us about his passion for public speaking (19:34) and then delves into teaching parents on choosing a career (30:20) for their kids that sharpens their natural inclinations. Elvis also tells the story of how he won the famous Moth Story Slam (45:11 in the US and goes on to passionately speak about leaving no stone unturned (52:51) on earth while we are all still here. His new book, "The Power of Your One Thing," is coming soon! It was such an honour having Elvis on the show. Enjoy the show.Key Takeaways:1. Changing the way you see a situation changes the situation2. There's nothing we can't be as long as we apply ourselves and are willing to do the work to break every limitation put on us.3. Rather than spend time trying to get good at things we are not great at, we should spend time improving on what we are already great at.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Pre-order the Author's Book on his Website: The Power of Your One ThingGuest’s Social Media (LinkedIn): Elvis Prince TogniaEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body with ⁠⁠Mustapha Enesi⁠⁠Episode Number: #19Guest: ⁠⁠Mustapha Enesi⁠⁠Release Date: 22nd August 2025Description:On the show this week, we are joined by ⁠Mustapha Enesi⁠ ,one of Africa's brightest young writers, charting his course in the literary space with his unique message-driven writing style. Firstly, Mustapha walks us through his journey (4:45) to finding writing and how it started off with short story experiments and running it by his family to get their opinion. Then he delves into his struggle (12:10) as a bright Agriculture student with dreams of studying Medicine as a Nigerian undergrad in university. He also talks to us about his experience as a digital marketing expert (23:34) and how he has leveraged his skillset to push the marketing for his stories online. As one of his passionate conversations, he recounts (31:12) his experience with publishers demanding he edit the Nigerian language in his story. He promotes his new book to be released in September + MORE. It was a pleasure having Mustapha on the show! Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Never edit your story to fit into narratives that are not authentic to your roots.2. It's okay to try new things and get better at them with consistency3. No knowledge is wastedListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Pre-order the Author's Book on Witsprouts: I Cry at the Feet of My Other BodyGuest’s Social Media (IG): enesi_writerEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Boy Child with Franz OwanoEpisode Number: #18Guest: Franz OwanoRelease Date: 15th August 2025Description:On the show this week, we are joined by one of the leading African authors, Franz Owano, trailblazing the niche space of existential and metaphysical writing across the continent. Franz Owano, a trained medical doctor, graced us with his captivating presence and left us with more paradigm-shifting questions than answers. Franz takes us through his journey (3:54) from medical school to becoming a doctor and how that shaped his unique perspective (10:10) on literature and its impact on his first ten books. He reflects on his battle with the conventional literary publishing houses in Kenya (35:55) during his early days, and running into debt. He discusses his view on the world and queries the norms (50:12) of society, poking at the traditional tenets around religion, gender, race, ethics, and Pan-Africanism, juxtaposing every social parallel possible to give us an almost bird's-eye view of the paranormal landscape. He closes out by talking to us about his latest book, "Boy Child," and how the characters imitate real-life anecdotes. It's an episode for the ages! Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways:1. Are we in a matrix as humans, and if we are, why did the creator create imperfect beings only to punish them for not being perfect?2. There is no ideal metric for determining what a fulfilled life looks life after one's demise because impact is subjective 3. Who says good people can't do bad things and bad people can't do good things? We are all a compendium of good and evil because no one is devoid of the chance at redemption.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Grab the Author's Book on Nuria⁠: ⁠Boy ChildGuest’s Publishing Social Media (IG): Wanderer's Path MagazineEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: The Crimson Vigilante with Olayinka Yaqub Episode Number: #17Guest: ⁠Olayinka Yaqub⁠Release Date: 8th August 2025Description:On the show this week, we are joined by Olayinka Yaqub, one of Nigeria's brightest young minds, who has taken the crime fiction space by storm with his latest book, "The Crimson Vigilante." Olayinka takes us through his journey (4:02) as a young engineering student in Nigeria, navigating his love for writing while managing the rigours of school. He talks about being inspired by foreign crime shows (8:03) like "Quantico" and "Blindspot" to delve into this space of crime fiction writing. Olayinka gets honest with us about the idea of his book becoming adapted for a movie (14:05) and how he would love Tobi Bakare to play the main character. He discusses his writing process (17:12) and how he navigates the end of the story from the beginning, as well as all the intersections at various points. We close out (30:03) with the rapid-fire questions for our guest to answer in quick succession. We love and appreciate Olayinka for sharing his time with us. Enjoy the show!Key Takeaways:1. Crime fiction is an untapped genre in the literary space in Nigeria and that needs to change2. It is possible to have love for two different things and be equally good at them3. Over time, you learn the value of patience with age and delayed gratifying experiences.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Grab the Author's Book on Masobe Books: The Crimson VigilanteGuest’s Social Media (X): @olayinka_yaqubEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: Love & Poetry with ⁠Margaret Gathenya ⁠| Ep. 16Episode Number: #16Guest: ⁠Margaret Gathenya⁠Release Date: 1st August, 2025Description:On the show this week, we are joined by one of Africa's finest sensual and vulnerable writers, Margaret Gathenya. She gets really candid with us about her journey from writing to filmmaking and how that has shaped her view of the world. Margaret tells us about her writing style, and she often describes herself (3:12) as a "sensual writer" who writes from deep emotional viewpoints drawn from her personal romantic experiences. She talks about experiencing heartbreaks (10:31) and coming out of that and wanting to experience love again. She opined that for one to receive the love they think they deserve (41:11), one must be prepared to be the best version of themselves to experience such love. Then she talks to us about her (48:04) anthology "Love & Poetry," making waves in the literary space in Kenya, and lets us into her world of filmmaking and upcoming projects. Margaret graced this episode with her contagious cheer, colorful chatter, and, of course, conversation. We loved having her on, and we can't thank Nuria Books enough for the connect! Enjoy this amazing episode!Key Takeaways:1. Love is a common theme we all share as humans, and we should embrace that more.2. At the basic level, we all want to be love and be loved.3. Heartbreaks are gnashing, but we must learn to embrace the hills and valleys love throws at us, because it makes us who we are.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Read Author's Book on Nuria Kenya: Love & PoetryGuest’s Social Media: @margaretgathenyaEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer & Writer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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". Then she gets personal with us about her rocky relationship (12:47) with her dad some years back and how that informed some of her choices. Mara also recounts a rattling event (23:01) she went through a year ago when she found some lumps in her breast and how insensitive the doctor was in breaking down her diagnosis. On coming out of that disappointing experience, she is inspired to write her latest book, "Lost in You" which tells the story of a woman turning 30 and being hit with the rare condition of (26:48) perimenopause, and how that upended her hopes of ever finding love. She also talks about creating a business from book formatting (38:51) and starting her printing company in a bid to fill the gap of exorbitant cost of book production in Nigeria. These and more on the show! A packed episode you want to listen to. Enjoy the episode!Key Takeaways:1. It is important to let young people choose career paths that align with crafts they are not only good at but have a passion for.2. A woman's whole essence doesn't end just because of her natural body changes as she ages.3. As a society, our healthcare professionals need to be trained on emotional intelligence when attending to patients especially those with critical conditions.Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Order Author's Book on Roving Heights: Lost in YouRead Author's Book on Goodreads: Lost in You Guest’s Social Media: @maraabutuEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 writing "And Then the Sky Bled Red," a book that tells the story of a woman struggling with the rare condition (22:08) of post-partum psychosis. She also shares her thoughts on non-Africans writing about African stories (26:44) and how the essence of the African culture could be lost in translation. We close out with her talking about her upcoming book (39:33) "The Days We Long For," which comes out in Winter 2025. This and more on this amazing episode! Enjoy the show.Key Takeaways:1. Being a feminist should intersect with one's other equally marquee identities to fully represent their background, culture, and core elements.2. Women dealing with postpartum should be given a lot of grace after childbirth3. African stories should be told by African storytellers, indigenous to the art and environmentListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Pre-order the Author's Book: The Days We Long ForGuest’s Social Media: anjolaoluwaa_Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 book "The Years of Blood" developed based on his life growing up in Ibadan and the horrors he witnessed. Then we take a deep dive into his academic pursuits (14:32), having bagged numerous monumental professional certifications and received global notoriety for his work, and how that shaped his view of the genre. Then he breaks down, narrating his racist experience (35:53) from a student in Washington, Iowa, where he lectured. This leads us into the conversation about Nigerians in the diaspora (40:51) and their connection to the issues in the country, even though they live abroad. This and more on this episode! Enjoy this amazing episode.Key Takeaways:1. Not western enough for white people and not Nigerian enough for Nigerians2. The certifications don't make you a better writer, just another writer3. You have to define yourself as an African writer proudly even in diasporaListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Pre-order Author's Book: The Years of BloodGuest’s Social Media: Adedayo AgarauEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 episode, Nicholas shares his (15:07) experience with a heart attack, one that almost took his life, an event that would change the trajectory of his life forever. He narrates how that event drew him to writing (27:18) out of necessity and talks about the stigma he suffers in society as a man living with a heart condition. The author also talks about his fondness for the Nigerian Super Eagles (38:39) team of 98 and his love for Kanu Nwankwo and his heart foundation + MORE! Enjoy this amazing episode.Key Takeaways:1. God is the only one who can put an end date to your life2. Anyone can come back from anything and pivot once they are tenacious3. Prioritize the well-being of your family at all times even above selfListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Author's Book: Heart of Resilience and TransformationGuest’s Social Media: Nicholas KisaraEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 everything in between. She talks about her journey from blogging (4:23) to leaving her background in finance to publishing her first book (5:19) in 2012, "Nothing Comes Close," which gained notoriety in the literary space, recognized by the Africa Writers Club. She discusses her unique writing and research style (14:52) for her characters and how that informs her storytelling, her mention on the Brittle Paper's writer of the month (17:30), and her love for stories with (21:22) emotional depth, as depicted in all her books. More importantly, she gives some solid advice (25:49) to up-and-coming writers on ways to approach writing + MORE!Key Takeaways:1. You can start from blogging, writing a short series to build the writing muscle before publishing2. The road to becoming a published writer is not always linear3. It is important to weave in cultural relevance themes in storytellingListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Author's Books 1: The Lagos Flash Fiction Series Author's Books 2: Nothing Comes CloseGuest’s Social Media: @tolulope_popoolaEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio Producer: Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 narrates being rejected (11:13) by a bookstore because she wasn't famous enough. Sandra fesses about her love for film-making (16:21) and turning her books olms in Kenya. Then she talks about her writing style (45:05) and having an emotional, cultural, social, and religious elements (59:07) to her stories imitating real life. She closes out with some tips (1:19:51) for young writers and readers alike. This and more on this amazing episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!Key Takeaways:1. Setbacks are not stop signs but fuel to blaze the trail2. Religion may be regional, but love is universal3. Cultural influences are important to consider when writingListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Cast, Goodpod, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@nkemcreatives⁠⁠Resources & Mentions:Author's Book 1: OpheliaAuthor's Book 2: Eastern ButterflyGuest’s Social Media: @sandranekhEpisode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠Tony Doe Onwuchekwa⁠⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠Show Owner: ⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 her doubt God to where she wanted to self-delete. She also talks about her research ethics (20:11) in writing her books and applying regional context as well as dealing with self-doubt (29:04) as a writer. She closes out by telling us some of the books she has read (34:10) that she wishes she had written. This and more on this amazing episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!Key Takeaways:1. Having God at the center of one's life2. Taking research seriously as a writer3. The importance of discipline and self-confidenceListen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Afripod, Jamit, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠Twitter/X: ⁠@nkemcreatives⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠Instagram: ⁠@nkemcreatives⁠Resources & Mentions:Author's Book 1: ⁠Love's Direction⁠Author's Book 2: ⁠Love's Beacon⁠Guest’s Social Media: ⁠@_abikewrites⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠Audio Producer: ⁠Tony Doe Onwuchekwa⁠Podcast Manager: ⁠Daniel Odia⁠Show Owner: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 on writing stories (8:58) with his audience in mind, writing with a Nigerian lens, writing on (15:42) morally grey characters, the theme of inter-ethnicity (27:10) across his life, balancing life and being an author, and dropped some nuggets (42:09) for young writers. This and more on this incredibly layered episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode! Key Takeaways:Writing stories you love and care aboutWriting with the environment in mindTelling more diverse and culturally rich stories Listen Now On:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Afripod, and all DSPsConnect with Us:Website: Nkem CreativesTwitter/X: @nkemcreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesResources & Mentions:Author's Book 1: Prince of Monkeys on GoodreadsAuthor's Book 2: The Brevity of Beautiful Things on Rovingheights Books Guest’s Social Media: @minoehirimEpisode Credits:Podcast Host: Uche EzeuduAudio Producer: Tony Doe Onwuchekwa Podcast Manager: Daniel OdiaShow Owner: Nkem Creatives Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 bookAvoid reading pirated copies of books as it does more harm than good to the authorListen Now:Streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and AfripodsFollow & Subscribe:X ( formerly Twitter): Nkem CreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesResources & Mentions:Host and Scriptwriter: Uche EzeuduAudio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaCreative Director: Anita Chinwendu OparaOwner: Nkem CreativesConnect with Us:Website: [Insert Website]Twitter/X: [@handle]LinkedIn: [Page Name]Connect with the Author:TikTok: Camaa PearlInstagram: Camaa PearlSupport the Author by getting their books on:RovingHeightsAmazonNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

The 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 EzeuduAudio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaDirector: Anita Chinwendu OparaOwner: Nkem CreativesConnect with Us:Twitter/X: Nkem CreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesConnect with the Author:IG: Erhu KomeSupport the Author by getting her books from:RovingheightAmazonNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Shattered 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 AdebadejoAudio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaDirector: Anita Chinwendu OparaOwner: Nkem CreativesConnect with Us:Twitter/X: Nkem CreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesConnect with the Author:Twitter/X: Rosemary OkaforLinkedIn: Rosemary OkaforSupport the Author by buying her book on:RovingheightAmazonNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Adanna 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 IG)Audio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaScriptwriter: Uche EzeuduDirector: Anita Chinwendu OparaOwner: Nkem CreativesConnect with Us:Twitter/X: Nkem CreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesConnect with the Author:Twitter/X: Adesuwa NwokediLinkedIn: Adesuwa NwokediSupport the author by buying her book on:Masobe BooksRovingHeightsAmazonNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 refuses to bend.Key Takeaways: Marriage as Currency – For many women, marriage is not just companionship; it is proof of worth, a ticket to societal validation, and in some cases, a desperate attempt to earn a parent’s love. But what happens when the price of acceptance is a lifetime of silent longing?The Ghosts of War Linger – The past is never truly past. The Nigerian Civil War may have ended, but its wounds still shape choices, relationships, and prejudices. Love, even decades later, is often dictated by old loyalties and unspoken grief.Female Resilience in a Shifting World – Uju’s story is one of survival, of women finding ways to endure, to find companionship and purpose, even when the world builds walls around them. Love, friendship, and self-discovery remain their quiet revolutions.Listen Now: on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Afripods.Resources & Mentions:Recording Software: RiversideAudio Producer: Tony Doe OnwuchekwaHost: Ameenat A. AdebadejoScriptwriters: Ameenat A. Adebadejo and Anita Chinwendu OparaPodcast Director: Anita Chinwendu OparaOwner: Nkem CreativesConnect with Us:Twitter/X: Nkem CreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesConnect with the Author:Twitter/X: aiwahannahLinkedIn: Aiwanose OdafenSupport the Author:GoodreadsAmazonRovingHeightsNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 reader to consider whether the country’s persistent failures stem from mere incompetence or a deeper, intentional system of control and exploitation.A nation cannot thrive when it consumes its own.The metaphor of Mother Nigeria as a devourer is a stark reminder that a country that stifles its brightest minds and silences its truth-tellers is doomed to perpetual decline.Breaking free requires confronting the curse.If Nigeria’s woes are rooted in its very foundation, then true change demands more than surface-level reforms, it calls for a reckoning with the past and a radical reimagining of the future.Listen and Subscribe: On Spotify and Afripods.Resources:Recording Software: RiversideGraphics Design: CanvaPoint of Outreach: TwitterConnect with Us:Twitter/X: Nkem CreativesLinkedIn: Nkem CreativesConnect with the Author:Twitter/X: 9jaSparker and NNWMHbookSupport the Author:RovingheightsNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

Title: 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 beginning when tragedy struck—losing her husband only five weeks after their wedding. In this episode, Esther opens up about her grief, her love, and the man Tobi was. You can hear the heartbreak in the hosts' voices and the warmth in Esther’s as she reminisces. Through her words, Tobi’s presence is felt, his kindness, his laughter, and the lives he touched in his time here.Key Takeaways: Love doesn’t end, even when life does: Esther’s story shows that love leaves a lasting imprint, even when someone is gone. Grief is both deeply personal and universally understood: Hearing Esther speak reminds us that loss is something we all experience, yet it’s different for everyone. Sharing memories keeps people alive in our hearts: The way Esther talks about Tobi makes it clear that he is still very much a part of her world.Listen and Subscribe: On Spotify, Apple Podcast, and AfripodsResources & Mentions: Book: What Love Left Unfinished Recording Platform: Riverside.fm Graphics Design: CanvaConnect with Us: Twitter/X: Nkem Creatives LinkedIn: Nkem CreativesConnect with the Author: Twitter/X: stargirl_okuru LinkedIn: Esther Okuru Medium: Okuru EstherSupport the Author: Amazon RovingHeights Barnes & Noble AbeBooks BiblioNkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.

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