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James Murua shakes, stirs, and sips his way through the literary world of Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki, the brilliant author behind the beloved Cocktail series. Known for blending wit, grit, and charm into every story, Ciku spills the tea (or is it a mojito?) on her writing journey, her inspirations, and the art of crafting characters as intoxicating as her book titles. From tantalizing tales to heartfelt narratives, her words are a literary happy hour you won't want to miss.
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In this premier episode of Books in Africa podcast, James Murua chats with poet Scholastica Moraa about her path from scribbles to published pages. In 2024, Scholastica published her latest anthology, When Love Says Goodbye; known as, Sometimes, Love Lives Here, in this episode. She opens up on the magic and mess of writing relationship-based poetry, the grind of getting published, and her passion for amplifying African voices.
Welcome to Books in Africa, the podcast that dives into the vibrant world of contemporary African literature! Here we explore the stories, the writers, and the unique voices shaping the continent’s literary landscape. Whether you're an avid reader, a curious listener, or someone with a passion for African storytelling, grab your favorite book, or notebook, and let’s turn a page together!
