Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim

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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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Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim | Ep. 08

The African Authors Podcast

47 minutes 21 seconds

6 months ago

Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim | Ep. 08

Title: Prince of Monkeys and The Brevity of Beautiful Things with Nnamdi Ehirim

Episode Number: #8

Guest: Nnamdi Ehirim

Release Date: 9th May, 2025

Description:
This week, we have seasoned Nigerian storyteller Nnamdi Ehirim on the show. He starts off recounting how he got into storytelling (1:00) from listening to hip-hop early and writing his first verses to Nas' "One Mic". Then we delve into the review of his books "The Brevity of Beautiful Things" and "Prince of Monkeys" (6:03) and walk through his creative mind writing these stories, his perspective on writing stories (8:58) with his audience in mind, writing with a Nigerian lens, writing on (15:42) morally grey characters, the theme of inter-ethnicity (27:10) across his life, balancing life and being an author, and dropped some nuggets (42:09) for young writers. This and more on this incredibly layered episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!

Key Takeaways:

Writing stories you love and care about

Writing with the environment in mind

Telling more diverse and culturally rich stories

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Connect with Us:

Website: Nkem Creatives

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Resources & Mentions:

Author's Book 1: Prince of Monkeys on Goodreads

Author's Book 2: The Brevity of Beautiful Things on Rovingheights Books

Guest’s Social Media: @minoehirim

Episode Credits:

Podcast Host: Uche Ezeudu

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.