In this episode, host Makonnen Sankofa talks with author Leislene Hendrickson about Leislene's book The Boda-Boda Driver (A Tanzanian Experience), a vivid and culturally rich story inspired by her experiences in Arusha, Tanzania.

Leislene shares how the everyday scenes of the city—the constant movement of boda-boda drivers, the variety of people they transport, and the unique items they carry—sparked her desire to capture this lively part of Tanzanian life.

With expressive illustrations that highlight the beauty of Arusha and its people, the book offers readers an immersive look at the rhythms, colours, and spirit of Tanzania.