Tokunbo: Conversations with Nigerian Storytellers in the Diaspora
Tokunbo: Conversations with Nigerian Storytellers in the Diaspora
Podcast Description
The Tokunbo podcast series amplifies the narratives of Nigerian storytellers in the diaspora, exploring themes of identity and culture. Through in-depth conversations, the series provides a platform for authors to share their creative processes, challenges, and the ways their heritage shapes their storytelling.
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The podcast delves into themes of identity, culture, and the creative journey, featuring episodes that explore specific topics like the cultural implications of Nigerian cuisine, as seen in the inaugural episode with Yemisi Aribisala discussing her experiences through food writing. Other focuses include the nuances of living abroad and the intersection of heritage and storytelling.
The Tokunbo podcast series amplifies the narratives of Nigerian storytellers in the diaspora, exploring themes of identity and culture. Through in-depth conversations, the series provides a platform for authors to share their creative processes, challenges, and the ways their heritage shapes their storytelling.
Ikhide Ikheloa, fondly referred to as Pa Ikhide, is a U.S.-based Nigerian writer and literary critic who is known for sharing his strong opinions on Nigerian literature and politics on social media. During this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about what it means to observe and write about Nigeria from abroad while striking the balance between critique and celebration in his commentary.
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