The Sankofa Book Club

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The Sankofa Book Club is a digital book club with a focus on African Literature. Through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and this podcast we aim to encourage discussion around African literature, African history and African culture.

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Episodes

040: An interview with Dr Chibundu Onuzo

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://uk.bookshop.org/a/8210/9780349013152 FOLLOW US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS Music: Ryan Little - Traffic Jam Chibundu Onuzo IG: h...

Jun 23, 2021•46 min

039: Through The Leopard's Gaze

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 context * Themes: * Trauma * Domestic Abuse * African Trade * Style and Technique * Best and worst bits FOLLOW US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHOUTOU...

May 19, 2021•50 min

038: SBC Is Back!

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 US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS Music: Ryan Little - Traffic Jam

Apr 07, 2021•23 min

037: Double Pandemic

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 US facebook.com/thesankofabc twitter.com/thesankofabc instagram.com/thesankofa.bc goodreads.com/thesankofabc Newsletter: eepurl.com/cHg_fH SHOUTOUTS/MENTIONS Music: Ryan Little - Traffic Jam Akua's music page: instagram.com/akuabmusic Free Black University: gofundme.com/f/the-free-black-university Crowdfunding to pay racial justice...

Jun 25, 2020•41 min

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