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Micah Yongo in conversation with Sanjida O’Connell

Talking about his influences from Nigeria to Manchester via West African folk tales.
22nd June, 2022
'I remember my mother telling me various little child’s tales...and other folk tales as well from West African folklore primarily. I think that just became part of the lens through which I viewed all stories.'
Micah Yongo

Micah Yongo

Micah Yongo is a novelist and a journalist.

Sanjida O’Connell

Sanjida O’Connell

Dr Sanjida O’Connell has written four non-fiction books and eight novels.

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