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Do African politicians hide behind religion to escape accountability? And is traditional spiritual intervention what will save Africa? In this fiery discussion of Dr Kavirondo by Professor David G. Maillu, the Literature Guru unpacks Luo politics, tribal loyalty, spiritual beliefs, leadership failures and controversial ideas about marriage and gender roles. From the claim that a Luo man is not truly married until he marries a Luo woman to the question of whether women actually need men, this episode challenges cultural assumptions and political loyalties. 🎧 Listen, disagree and join the debate. This is one conversation you won't want to keep quiet about.
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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!