The Bone River with Nkereuwem Albert | Ep. 32
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Title: The Bone River with Nkereuwem Albert
Episode Number: #32
Guest: Nkereuwem Albert
Release Date: 24th April 2026.
Description:
This week, we are joined by the viral Nigerian author Nkereuwem Albert, who took the literary community by storm with his debut book, The Bone River. Albert gets honest with us about his journey as a writer growing up in Calabar, Nigeria, navigating the city's intrinsic culture, and how his background has influenced his writing. He reminisces about starting the early days of writing his book and updating his online community on his progress, his book tours in Nigeria after publishing, being a dentist, and discusses the parallels of certain characters in his book. This and more on the show. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
1. It is important to tell our stories through books
2. Building a community is essential for creating an ecosystem of art lovers
3. African speculative fiction is here to stay, and the stories will become more mainstream.
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Connect with Us:
Website: NkemCreatives
Twitter/X: @nkemcreatives
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Instagram: @nkemcreatives
Resources & Mentions:
Order the Author's Books on Ouida: Ouida Lagos
Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @nkereuwxm
Episode Credits:
Episode Host: Anita Chinwendu Opara
Audio Producer & Writer: Daniel Odia
Podcast Manager: Daniel Odia
Show Owner: Nkem Creatives
Nkem Creatives bring you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.
