S5 E10: The month of heroines: FEMICRITURE. A home for African female writers! (Part 2)

S5 E10: The month of heroines: FEMICRITURE. A home for African female writers! (Part 2)

Author: Dr Teju Baba March 26, 2020 Duration: 5:07

FOR AFRICAN FEMALE WRITERS..

" You need to read to open up your world" is a phrase I often heard when I was a child. But in the era of so-called social networks, the supremacy of WhatsApp, fake news and Facebook pages, it seems that fewer and fewer adults are reading books. And this observation is even more striking for the younger generation. Do young Africans still read books? What do they read? Which African authors do they read? Where do they read or find the books?

Want the answers? Then it's good you are embarking with us on this 4th Sankofa takeoff piloted by a heroine of this month of March, Prof Cécile, who takes us in a dive in the head and the readings of our young people, a journey in search of answers, in a flight to the heart of African feminine literature.


Dr. Teju Baba hosts My African Cliches (English), a podcast that moves through time much like the Sankofa bird-looking thoughtfully at the past while steadily progressing forward. Each episode is a journey into the layers of African history, culture, and society, designed to challenge oversimplified narratives and uncover the continent's profound complexity. You’ll hear detailed explorations of specific events, figures, and cultural movements that are often glossed over or misunderstood, connecting historical roots to contemporary realities. This isn't just a recounting of dates and names; it's an engaging conversation about how centuries of rich, diverse experiences shape modern life across Africa. By unpacking these deep histories, the podcast provides essential context, helping listeners move beyond superficial stereotypes. Tune in for a nuanced and enlightening perspective that honors Africa's glorious past and its dynamic present, all within a single, thoughtfully produced podcast. Dr. Baba’s expertise guides you through these stories, making each episode a step toward a more informed and respectful understanding of a continent whose story is still being written.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

My African Cliches (English)
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 9:35
Hello friends, I am back again, finally, after more than 5 months of a forced absence. Thank you to those who have taken news! don't worry, my prolonged absence is not due to a lack of inspiration, of topics to share wit…
S7 E 12: Searching for Mary: African Queen of Copenhagen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
This woman, Mary Thomas, a courageous 19th-century slave from St. Croix (now part of the U.S. Virgin Islands), rebelled against indignity, along with two other women leaders, Agnes and Mathilda, "the three queens," to sp…
S7 E11: The Nana Benz story: the harder they fall... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:32
Join us in Part 2 to learn how the reign of the Nana Benz ended and the efforts of their daughters, ( the Nanettes) who actually went to business schools in the US and Europe to try and keep the sun shining! Enjoy!
S7 E10: The Nana Benz: The quicker they rise... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:25
The Nana Benz is first and foremost a collective adventure that refers to the economic mutations of an entire continent, from the early days of the colonial age to the arrival in force of China. To understand their story…
S7 E5: Sierra Leone, 1961: Birth of a Nation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:38
If you too are SL, then tell me about the cotton tree, Bunce island, Dublin in Banana island, York, St John's Maroon Church, Old Fourah Bay College, the Martello tower, the 3 old city boundaries guns, the Wharf steps, an…
S7 E4: Sierra Leone,1789: the rise and fall of a British colony! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:01
It's a country whose recent history was overshadowed by a brutal civil war, but with a rich history, with one of the largest natural deep-water harbor in the world; it's the first country to appoint a woman as a cabinet…