Ep. 99: Wole Soyinka in conversation with Chris Abani
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We are delighted to share this conversation between Nobel Prize winner Program of African Studies (PAS) and professor of English. Thank you to PAS for sharing this interview with us, which they hosted on October 2, 2020. Soyinka shares his thoughts on the American presidential election, the African diaspora, reclaiming African art, and more. Before the interview, Kim and Rachel share some news highlights, including election controversies in Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire.
Books, Links, & Articles
Political Protest in Contemporary Africa by Lisa Mueller
"The Massive Protests in Nigeria, Explained" by Tarila Marclint Ebiede
“How the #EndSARS Movement Upended Politics as Usual in Nigeria” by Chris Olaoluwa Ogunmodede
“Guinea’s President Claims He Won Reelection. Thousands of Guineans Disagree” by Lisa Mueller
Podcasts and the Study Of Africa: A Digital Technology’s Impact On Research, Teaching, And Public Engagement
Previous Episodes We Mentioned
Ep. 51: A conversation with Lisa Mueller on protests in Africa
Ep. 75: A conversation with Richard Banegas on citizenship, identity cards, and more
Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.
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