In this episode we're catching up with the lovely and super-talented author of Sankofa, Dr Chibundu Onuzo. Head over to her Instagram page and check out the vibrant accompanying official single, Good Soil.Get your copy of Sankofa here: https:

039: Through The Leopard's Gaze

May 19th, 2021 50m 25s

In this episode we're discussing May's book, Through The Leopard's Gaze by Njambi McGrath. We recorded this episode last year as part of acknowledging Jacaranda's initiative #Twentyin2020.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and

038: SBC Is Back!

Apr 7th, 2021 22m 42s

We're back! In this episode, we are catching up on how we're currently managing our lives during the Corona Virus Pandemic and our hopes for The Sankofa Book Club's future.FOLLOW USfacebook.com/thesankofabctwitter.com/thesankofabcinstagram

037: Double Pandemic

Jun 25th, 2020 40m 58s

In this episode, we are catching up on how we've been managing our lives during the Corona Virus Pandemic and our thoughts on Black Lives Matter(ing) globally.FOLLOW USfacebook.com/thesankofabctwitter.com/thesankofabcinstagram.com/thesanko

036: Sosu's Call

Mar 17th, 2020 32m 17s

In this episode we are discussing March's book, Sosu's Call by Meshack AsareWe’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Education* Community* Youth* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW USfacebook.com/thesankofabctwi

035: Children Of Virtue And Vengeance ft Literandra

Feb 10th, 2020 52m 12s

In this episode we're discussing February's book, Children of Virtue And Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi, with our special guests from Literandra!We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Broken relationships* Woman

034: Children Of Blood And Bone

Dec 2nd, 2019 42m 54s

In this episode we are discussing November's book, Children of Blood And Bone by Tomi Adeyemi.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Power* Duty* Representation in young adult fiction* Style and technique

033: Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race ft 52 Weeks Later

Oct 21st, 2019 48m 8s

In this episode we're discussing October's book, Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge, with our guest co-host 52 Weeks Later. We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Black r

032: Whitefly

Sep 19th, 2019 34m 18s

In this episode we are discussing September's book, Whitefly by Abdelilah HamdouchiWe’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Struggle* Crime* Identity* Style and technique* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW USfa

031: Binti

Aug 12th, 2019 51m 59s

In this episode we are discussing August's book, Binti by Nnedi OkoraforWe’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Folklore* Natural resources* Reparations* Style and technique* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW U

030: One Day I Will Write About This Place

Jul 18th, 2019 31m 14s

In this episode we are discussing July's book, One Day I Will Write About This Place by Binyavanga Wainaina.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Language* Ethnicity* The role of African LiteratureFOLLO

029: Stay With Me

May 15th, 2019 48m 46s

In this episode we are discussing May's book, Stay With Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Parenthood* Lies* Sickle cell* Style and technique* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW USf

028: The Thing Around Your Neck

Apr 17th, 2019 47m 35s

In this episode we are discussing April's book, The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Relationships* Gender roles* War* Style and technique* Best a

027: The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born

Mar 25th, 2019 46m 49s

In this episode we are discussing March's book, The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Politics/ Pan-africanism* Corruption* Waste* Style and techniqu

026: Behold The Dreamers

Feb 21st, 2019 37m 10s

In this episode we are discussing February's book, Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Immigration* Race/Identity* Family* Style and technique* Best and worst bits

025: 2019 Bookish Review

Jan 15th, 2019 33m 58s

In this episode, we are discussing (relatively) new African literature we are excited to read in 2019. FOLLOW USfacebook.com/thesankofabctwitter.com/thesankofabcinstagram.com/thesankofa.bcgoodreads.com/thesankofabcNewsletter: eepurl.com/

024: We Need New Names

Nov 13th, 2018 47m 27s

In this episode we are discussing November's book, We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Childhood * Politics* Identity* Style and technique* Best and worst bits

023: Washington Black

Oct 16th, 2018 43m 20s

In this episode we are discussing October's book, Washington Black by Esi Edugyan.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Betrayal * Allies* Freedom* Style and technique* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW USfa

022: Blackass

Aug 28th, 2018 51m 59s

In this episode we are discussing August's book, Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* White privelege* Life after graduation* Social media* Style and technique* Best and wo

021: The Kitchen Dweller's Testimony

Jul 24th, 2018 23m 9s

In this episode we are discussing July's book, The Kitchen Dweller's Testimony by Ladan Osman.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Female experience: workplace* Female experience: family* Female experien

020: The Curious Case of Dassoukine's Trousers

Jun 18th, 2018 53m 21s

In this episode we are discussing June's book, The Curious Case of Dassoukine's Trousers by Fouad Laroui.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Identity* Culture* Power* Style and technique* Best and wor

019: Kintu

May 22nd, 2018 48m 30s

In this episode we are discussing May's book, Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Identity* Family* Death* Style and technique* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW USfaceb

018: Black Panther

Apr 3rd, 2018 48m 24s

In this episode we are discussing the Black Panther movie, directed by Ryan Coogler.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Female empowerment* Anti-colonialism* Community* Best and worst bitsFOLLOW USf

017: The Hairdresser of Harare

Mar 19th, 2018 45m 48s

In this episode we are discussing March's book, The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Family ties* Survival* Homosexuality* Style and technique* Best and worst

016: Tram 83

Feb 20th, 2018 1h 4m

In this episode we are discussing February's book, Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila.We’re talking about:* Overview* Author, setting and context* Themes:* Neo-colonialism* The exchange of sex* Friendship* Style and technique* Best and w