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"All my life I felt like a Spare Part" Ponmo is a Bird With Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu.

African Books & African Literature: The Noisy Book Club Podcast
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Kicking off the Ponmo is a Bird Author Chat Series is a fun and in-depth conversation featuring Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu, author of the titular story in Ponmo is a Bird that has no place in a cultured culinary sky. In this first episode, temporary host Modupe Daramola sits down with Oluchukwu (DJ 2P2E) to explore his journey from growing up in Aba, Anambra State—where he felt like a “spare part”—to carving out a creative life in Lagos as both a DJ and writer. They discuss identity, belonging, craft, and a grounded love story that shapes his voice and worldview. Get your own copy of the book "Ponmo Is A Bird That Has No Place In A Cultured Culinary Sky" HERE This episode leads up to our February Book Club Meeting on the 28th of February. Tickets are now available. Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book of the month "Love, Lagos and Other Complications by Zainab Uche Imam. Get your tickets to attend ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Listen, Like & Subscribe for more author interviews, African fiction discussions, and book club conversations. Follow us on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X) ⁠⁠⁠⁠for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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