Title: We Will Live Again with Chukwuemeka Famous⁠

Episode Number: #25

Guest: Chukwuemeka Famous⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Release Date: 13th February 2026.

Description:

This week, we have one of Nigeria's most riveting writers, Chukwuemeka Famous, who joins us today on The African Authors Podcast. He walks us through his journey (3:10) from an academic to an author, growing up in Benin to Igbo parents, and his inspirations across the years to write nuanced yet social paradigm stories with refreshing perspectives. Chukwuemeka gets vulnerable (8:02) with us about his struggles through life, having had a "hard life" dealing with depression, losses, and life's frustrations, and how his pain is steeped into his writing construct. He goes on to talk to us about his latest book, "We Will Live Again," which is renowned by the Nigerian literary community. The book (16:07) sparks conversation about African spirituality as an identity through the years and its relevance in today's society + MORE. It was a pleasure talking to Chukwuemeka, and we hope you enjoy this episode.

Key Takeaways:

1. African literature should paint the truth about Africa, our identity, and culture as opposed to what the West believes.

2. African spirituality is not devilish and should be embraced, as there are similarities with other religions.

3. Writing is a form of therapy and can simulate a world of serenity.

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Resources & Mentions:

Order the Author's Book on Amazon: We Will Live Again

Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @realfamous.chukwuemeka

Episode Credits:

Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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