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In this episode of One More Book Podcast, Lilly and Florence sit down with Sheeko aka The Rich Auntie, activist, community builder and co-founder of Kwanzaa, a Black, queer-feminist, anti-racist and decolonial bookshop and community space in Bremen.

Sheeko takes us through their journey into activism, from navigating Blackness and belonging in Germany to finding community and eventually creating spaces where Black people can see themselves, connect and simply be.

We also explore Black joy, accountability, solidarity, sustainability, the ancestors, and why creating spaces of belonging can itself be an act of resistance.

And, of course, we end with books with Sheeko sharing three recommendations, including Black Trans Feminism, Bell Hook's The Will to Change and Against White Feminism.

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Topics: Black literature, Black-owned bookstores, Kwanzaa Bookshop Bremen, Black community in Germany, Black joy, activism, intersectionality, queer feminism, decolonial literature, anti-racism, community building, representation and belonging.

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Can we still tell young people, “You have a bright future ahead of you” and expect them to believe us?

In this episode of the Podcast, I sit down for an honest intergenerational conversation about what it feels like to come of age right now. We talk about Gen Z’s relationship with the future, economic uncertainty, information overload, social media, humour as a coping mechanism, the desire for a quieter and more whimsical life, loneliness, individualism and the disappearance of community.

After listening, I’d love you to continue the conversation. Tell me what came up in that conversation. You can send us an Email or message, share what you’re reading and thinking about, and let us know what this episode brought up for you.

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In this episode, we sit down with Yvonne Atieno for a thought provoking conversation about education, democracy, history, and power in Kenya.

Together, we explore how colonial structures continue to shape Kenya's education system, why critical thinking is being replaced by "practicality," and what it means when education becomes primarily about employability rather than human development.

Drawing on the works of Prof. E.S. Atieno Odhiambo and Dr. Wandia Njoya, we discuss the ideology of order, the role of history in shaping political consciousness, the loss of oral traditions, and why asking "Education for who? Education for what?" may be one of the most important questions of our time.

We also reflect on AI, creativity, philosophy, and the importance of reclaiming knowledge beyond the classroom.

This conversation is for anyone interested in education, African history, decolonisation, democracy, and the future of learning.

Books & Essays Mentioned

Primary Readings

• E.S. Atieno Odhiambo – The Ideology of Order (essay)
• Dr. Wandia Njoya – essays on education, competency-based curriculum (CBC), philosophy of education, and decolonising learning

Additional Books Referenced

• Walter Rodney – How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
• Walter Rodney – The Making of an African Intellectual
• Augustine of Hippo – The City of God
• René Girard – works on mimesis and violence (particularly Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World or Violence and the Sacred)

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In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Aisha, also known online as That Other Nigerian Girl, to discuss It’s Not About the Burqa, edited by Mariam Khan. The anthology, first published in 2019, brings together Muslim women’s essays on faith, feminism, sexuality, race, identity and representation.

Guest: Aisha / That Other Nigerian Girl ‪@thatothernigeriangirl‬
Book discussed: It’s Not About the Burqa, edited by Mariam Khan

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I’m a mood reader… but I also love a good plan. So for early spring, I’ve put together a TBR that tries to balance both sides of my reading personality.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the books I’m hoping to read in March and April from powerful literary fiction and memoirs to thought-provoking nonfiction, book club picks, and a few reads that are completely outside my comfort zone.

I’m making a conscious effort to diversify my reading this time across genres, voices, and perspectives while still leaving room for curiosity and mood reading. Expect authors like Bernardine Evaristo, Toni Morrison, Colson Whitehead, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and more.

We’ll talk about:
• why I plan my reading (even as a mood reader)
• the books I’m most excited about this spring
• book club reads and how they shape my TBR
• and how I’m trying to read more intentionally

If you’re also planning your spring reading or trying to this episode is for you.

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• YouTube Channel:

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In this episode of the One More Book Podcast, I share my February reading wrap-up and reflect on a very full month filled with Black History Month events, community gatherings in Hamburg and plenty of reading.

After a packed schedule and attending multiple inspiring events, I realised just how important it is to slow down, rest, and reconnect with creativity. In this honest and reflective episode, I talk about burnout, taking a break from social media, and how returning to books help me recharge.

Of course, I also dive into the books that I read in February, share my thoughts, and give a glimpse into what I'm excited to read next in March.

If you love book discussions, reading wrap-ups, reflective conversations about creativity, and bookish life updates, this episode is for you.

Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s talk books. 📚

• February life update
• Black History Month events in Hamburg
• The importance of rest and creative balance
• February reading wrap-up
• Books I loved
• Starting the March TBR

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What if reading didn’t have to be a solitary hobby?

In this episode, I’m joined by Amyn, a literary curator, community builder, and the creative force behind Something Bookish and Lipglossmaffia Empire all the way from Lagos, Nigeria.

We talk about what it really means to build a bookish community, both online and in person. From hosting multiple book clubs to navigating Instagram algorithms, from DM-ing your favorite authors to protecting your joy, this conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply encouraging.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a book club, building a reading space, or simply finding more intention in your reading life, this one is for you.

You don’t have to read alone.

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Authors mentioned in this episode:

• Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
• Elif Shafak
• Sarah Ladipo Manyika
• Suleiman Addonia
• Lola Shoneyin
• Bernardine Evaristo
• Nicole Dennis-Benn

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In this episode, I’m joined by Kenyan ecologist and author Dr. Mordecai Ogada, co-author of The Big Conservation Lie and author of Green and Evil. We talk about conservation as an industry, carbon offsets as financial tools, and how land, labour, and power are quietly extracted from local communities in the name of ''saving nature''.

🌐 Personal / Professional Website
• Dr. Mordecai Ogada – Animal Ecology and Conservation Policy (personal/professional site) — includes bio, publications, media & contact info: https://ogada.co.ke/

Dr. Mordecai Ogada

📺 YouTube Channel
• Mordecai Ogada on YouTube (his own channel with talks on conservation, climate, green colonialism & related topics): https://www.youtube.com/@MordecaiOgada

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📚 Book Info
• The Big Conservation Lie – Product / details page (overview & purchase options): https://nuriakenya.com/product/the-big-conservation-lie-the-untold-story-of-wildlife-conservation-in-kenya-by-mordecai-ogada-and-john-mbaria/

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• The Big Conservation Lie – Google Books listing (bibliographic details): https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Big_Conservation_Lie.html?id=-PxMMQAACAAJ

✍️ Articles & Publications
• Mordecai Ogada – author page at The Elephant (opinion essays & analyses on conservation, climate, politics): https://www.theelephant.info/author/mogada/

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