The multi-talented Polycarp, who you may know as Fancy Fingers from one of Africa's biggest bands is this week’s guest reader with this powerful story about the naming ceremony of a newborn baby. Written in The Stars is ultimately a celebration of African culture. It is meant to inspire young men to be intentionally involved in their fatherhood journeys and intended to spark conversations around the purpose and meaning behind each name.

✨Credits✨

Written by: ⁠Melissa Wakhu⁠ and ⁠Polycarp Otieno⁠ 

Voiced By: Polycarp Otieno aka Fancy Fingers

Illustrations: Mathew Omolo

Episode Production: ⁠Verge Digital ⁠

Sound Design: Marcus Garvey

Find more of Polycarp’s and Melissa’s books ⁠here⁠ in Kenya or ⁠Amazon⁠ for the rest of the world.

Stream ⁠FancyFinger’s⁠ Music on all platforms including the album Father Studies, an ode to black fatherhood.

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