Awakened by Kelechi Okafor Kelechi Okafor is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, writer, presenter, actor, and political commentator. She is the creator of the podcast Say Your Mind, which explores self-reclamation through an unflinching critique of society. She has written books for children, young adults, and adults, often addressing Black identity and systemic injustice. Kelechi’s work extends beyond literature and media—she actively engages in political commentary and social advocacy, particularly on issues affecting Black women. She frequently critiques institutional racism and performative activism, calling for concrete action in support of Black communities. Through her artistic and social endeavours, she continues to push boundaries, create transformative spaces, and amplify marginalised voices. About your host: I’m Dorothy Koomson, award-winning, bestselling author. You can find out more here: www.dorothykoomson.co.uk/contact-me And you can buy my latest book, Give Him To Me here: https://geni.us/DK_GiveHimToMeStick on the kettle, settle in your chair and tune in to the Dorothy Edit with me, Dorothy Koomson. This episode is part of my new series where I grab an author so they can tell me all about one of their books. Edited, so you can find out all about your next favourite read in under 15 minutes. Yes, I’m so good to you because I love you. : ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When We Ruled by Paula Akpan
Paula Akpan is a historian and journalist. Her writing has appeared in British Vogue, Teen Vogue, The Independent, The i Paper, VICE, GAY TIMES, The Bookseller, DIVA Magazine, i-D and more. Her essays have featured in Loud Black Girls, The Queer Bible and The Black History Book. Paula holds a BA in Sociology and an MA in Black British History. Her MA dissertation examined the personal, interpersonal and political development of Black lesbian identity in the UK, 1978-1996. She’s (slowly) working on an app that will aid Black queer travellers as they navigate the globe. Paula lives in London with her fiancée and their cats. When We Ruled: The Rise And Fall of 12 African Queens and Warriors is her first book.About your host: I’m Dorothy Koomson, award-winning, bestselling author. You can find out more here: www.dorothykoomson.co.uk/contact-me And you can buy my latest book, Give Him To Me here: https://geni.us/DK_GiveHimToMe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stick on the kettle, settle in your chair and tune in to the Dorothy Edit with me, Dorothy Koomson. It’s mainly book-focused or book adjacent, but sometimes it’ll be something else completely. Basically, it’ll be a little bit of everything. Hopefully, it’ll put you onto good stuff to read, listen to, watch and take in. Enjoy. : ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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