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In this fascinating and informative docuseries, go behind the words of some of Africa's literary icons and hear what inspired their writings

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1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

45m

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun, discusses the film adaptation starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandiwe Newton.

2. Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, Part I

45m

Author Ngugi Wa Thiong'o shares the story behind his work, including how he wrote Devil on the Cross on prison-issued toilet paper while behind bars.

3. Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, Part II

46m

Author Ngugi Wa Thiong'o shares the story behind his work, including how he wrote Devil on the Cross on prison-issued toilet paper while behind bars.

4. Benjamin Kwakye

45m

Ghanaian novelist Benjamin Kwakye won the 1999 Commonwealth Writers' Prize for best first book and had his work adapted for radio as a BBC Play.

5. Nnedi Okorafor

45m

Born in the U.S. to Nigerian immigrants, award-winning novelist Nnedi Okorafor is known for weaving African culture into sci-fi and fantasy tales.

6. Helon Habila

45m

Helon Habila, award-winning Nigerian novelist and poet, discusses working as a lecturer and journalist in Nigeria before moving to England in 2002.