Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with Sandra Nekh

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The African Authors Podcast

Nkem Creatives

24 episodes

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The African Authors Podcast is a platform that celebrates the voices, stories, and journeys of African writers. Each episode dives into the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs of authors across the continent, offering listeners a deeper connection to African literature. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or literary enthusiast, this podcast brings you closer to the rich and diverse world of African storytelling.

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Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with Sandra Nekh | Ep. 10

The African Authors Podcast

1 hour 24 minutes 17 seconds

5 months ago

Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with Sandra Nekh | Ep. 10

Title: Ophelia and Eastern Butterfly with⁠ Sandra Nekh

Episode Number: #10

Guest: Sandra Nekh

Release Date: 11th June 2025

Description:

On the show this week, we have one of Kenya's priced jewels in the country's literature space. She starts off the show (2:19) by telling us how she got into writing, watching Hollywood movies, and reading books back in the day, and trying to model the storyline in her own words. Then she talks about taking five years (3:29) to write her first book and having issues (6:11) with publishing in Kenya. She also narrates being rejected (11:13) by a bookstore because she wasn't famous enough. Sandra fesses about her love for film-making (16:21) and turning her books olms in Kenya. Then she talks about her writing style (45:05) and having an emotional, cultural, social, and religious elements (59:07) to her stories imitating real life. She closes out with some tips (1:19:51) for young writers and readers alike. This and more on this amazing episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!

Key Takeaways:

1. Setbacks are not stop signs but fuel to blaze the trail

2. Religion may be regional, but love is universal

3. Cultural influences are important to consider when writing

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Connect with Us:

Website: ⁠⁠NkemCreatives⁠⁠

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Resources & Mentions:

Author's Book 1: Ophelia

Author's Book 2: Eastern Butterfly

Guest’s Social Media: @sandranekh

Episode Credits:

Episode Host: ⁠⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara

⁠⁠Audio Producer: ⁠⁠Tony Doe Onwuchekwa⁠⁠

Podcast Manager: ⁠⁠Daniel Odia⁠⁠

Show Owner: ⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠

Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.