In conversation

Micah Yongo in conversation with Sanjida O’Connell

Talking about his influences from Nigeria to Manchester via West African folk tales.

22nd June, 2022

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'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 is a novelist and a journalist.

Sanjida O’Connell

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

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