Who Tells Your Story?
Episode description
In this episode, Lilly talks to East Africa correspondent for the New York Times, Abdi Latif Dahir. They explore the nuanced experience and incredible responsibility of writing about Africa as a child of the continent who has an international platform. Abdi discusses how his personal ties and experiences in the region inform his role as a journalist and the challenges he and other reporters face when narrating the story of Africa, her people, and her places. He shares what he's hearing from readers and what he's learned from his work - about his home.
Abdi's Somali Tea recipe includes:
- Nido (powered milk, preferably)
- Cardamom
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Black pepper
- Add hot water, black tea and enjoy til you sweat!
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Music Credits: Lone Tree - Woman (ft. Bensoul)
Production by Sahihi Africa Productions and Kubamba TV