I had a conversation with Tikia, author of I Thought I Would Wear Heels to My Wedding, a deeply honest memoir that lays bare the complexities of becoming.

In this heartfelt episode, Tikia reflects on her journey from childhood to adulthood with remarkable candour and vulnerability. We discuss her evolving relationship with herself, her parents, friends, daughter, body, church, and God. These interconnected relationships form the bedrock of the memoir, creating an authentic account of a young woman striving to find harmony within herself and, in turn, with others.

I Thought I Would Wear Heels to My Wedding is a memoir that thoughtfully unearths the complexities of identity while honouring the ongoing process of becoming.

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In this episode, I discuss Widows Wear Lipstick with Martha Kyoshaba Twinamasiko. We talk about everything considered taboo, from widows wearing lipstick to grief. We also discuss loss, marriage, and self-publishing in Uganda.

In this episode, I share about my whereabouts for the past one year and a few months. But also I give you a glimpse of what to expect in the new season.

Book list:

Days Come & Go by Hemley Boum

How To End a Love Story: A Novel by Yulin Kuang

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta

American Royalty by Tracey Livesay.Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson

The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay. Narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan and  Antony Ferguson

Knights in Kampala by Patricia K.Rutiba

Silent Patience by Jane Kaberuka 

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For February, I read amazing titles and in this episode I detail my thoughts and reflections on each book.

In the spirit of African joy, I share some romance novels I have read by African authors.

Please feel free to DM or email me more African romance recommendations. Thank you.

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On this episode I have a warm and enthralling conversation with Goretti Kyomuhendo, author of Whispers from Vera.

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