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.
The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
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...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
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...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
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...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
In this episode we are discussing August's book, Binti by Nnedi Okorafor We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: * Folklore * Natural resources * Reparations * Style...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
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...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
In this episode we are discussing March's book, Sosu's Call by Meshack Asare We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: * Education * Community * Youth * Best and worst...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
In this episode we are discussing February's book, Children of Virtue And Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi. We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: * Broken relationships *...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
In this episode we are discussing November's book, Children of Blood And Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: * Power * Duty * Representation...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
In this episode we are discussing October's book, Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: *...
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The Sankofa Book Club
3y ago
In this episode we are discussing September's book, Whitefly by Abdelilah Hamdouchi We’re talking about: * Overview * Author, setting and context * Themes: * Struggle * Crime * Identity * Style and...
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