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Episode 2: Empowering Africa through Literature with Awe Ogun
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In this episode of the Ronu Spirit podcast, host Hameed interviews Awe Ogun, a Nigerian lawyer, prolific writer, playwright, poet, and storyteller. They discuss the challenges faced by African writers in getting their stories published, the importance of storytelling in empowering African nations, and the impact of colonial legacies on African literature. Awe shares her personal journey from law to writing, her struggle to get published, and her belief in the potential of African writers to tell their own stories and gain global recognition without relying on Western publishers. Tune in to hear Awe's inspiring story and her vision for African literature.
Awe Ogun’s books:
The Dead do Talk
https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/the-dead-do-talk/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098BQPG5D/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+dead+do+talk&qid=1625131723&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
Secrets of the book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098CFYWDL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Secrets+of+the+book+Awe+Ogon&qid=1625132142&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/secrets-of-the-book/
Host Links
Dr Sumaira Farha's Instagram: @thetriculturalpsychologist
@ronuspirit on all Social Media
Chapters
1. Episode 2: Empowering Africa through Literature with Awe Ogun (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to the Ronu Spirit Podcast (00:00:50)
3. Meet Awe Ogun: Nigerian Lawyer and Storyteller (00:01:15)
4. Awe's Journey: From Law to Writing (00:02:04)
5. The Influence of Awe's Father (00:05:44)
6. Challenges in Nigerian Education (00:10:22)
7. Awe's Legal Career and Frustrations (00:15:17)
8. Transition to Writing and Fashion (00:16:56)
9. Moving to Ghana: A New Beginning (00:19:21)
10. Struggles of Finding Employment in Ghana (00:30:47)
11. Facing Discrimination and Residency Challenges (00:31:10)
12. Turning to Writing Amidst Frustration (00:32:59)
13. Publishing Challenges in Africa (00:33:50)
14. Success with First Books and Transition to Fiction (00:34:50)
15. Exploring Fiction Writing (00:35:48)
16. Challenges with Publishing Psychological Thrillers (00:42:05)
17. The Importance of African Storytelling (00:46:24)
18. Empowering African Writers and Readers (00:56:22)
19. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:07:29)
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