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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My African cliché of the day is an incredible book, titled White Negroes of America, a classic Canadian literature that draws an astonishing parallel between the situation of African Americans in the 1960s and that of Fr…
S4 E11: Decolonizing African Heroes' books: The paths to glory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:47
Taytu Betul, Dulcie September, Dedan Kemathi, Djibo Bakary, Moussa Traore, Robert Mugabe, Franz Fanon, Toussaint Louverture. The common thing between these women and men is that they are figures considered, rightly or wr…