Tokunbo: Conversations with Nigerian Storytellers in the Diaspora
The Tokunbo podcast series amplifies the narratives of Nigerian storytellers in the diaspora, exploring themes of identity and culture. Through in-depth conversations, the series provides a platform for authors to share their creative processes, challenges, and the ways their heritage shapes their storytelling.
Tokunbo: Conversations with Nigerian Storytellers in the Diaspora
Episode 8: Ikhide Ikheloa in Conversation with Jola Naibi
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Ikhide Ikheloa, fondly referred to as Pa Ikhide, is a U.S.-based Nigerian writer and literary critic who is known for sharing his strong opinions on Nigerian literature and politics on social media. During this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about what it means to observe and write about Nigeria from abroad while striking the balance between critique and celebration in his commentary.