White teeth by Zadie Smith

The wrap up

Africa tells the most epic stories. Origin stories; stories of love, loss, deception, romance, lack and plenty. As Mary and Musa close the curtains on season 1 of the Whichkitabu podcast, we look forward to telling more epic stories told by the most epic storytellers.

White teeth by Zadie Smith

Musa & Mary are reviewing their final book for the season: White Teeth a novel by the British author Zadie Smith.  The plot revolves around the lives of two World War 2 friends; Samad Iqbal a Bangladeshi and Englishman Archie Jones now both in their midlife. Zadie weaves in and out of their past and present lives as well that of their friends and families in London to create a beautiful tapestry of the different rich cultures that co-exist and clash in Samad's & Archie's world. Published in 2000 this was Zadie Smith's debut novel that immediately became a bestseller and received numerous awards.

The Whichkitabu podcast: Let Love Have The Last Word by Common. Part 2.

Mary and Musa cannot get enough of the electrifying performances at the Maralal International Camel Derby in Samburu county. Everything about the colors, sounds, people, and terrain is out of this world; call it extraterrestrial. So is the topic at hand; call it divine. Join the WhichKitabu duo as they continue reviewing Common's book, Let love have the last word.

The Whichkitabu podcast: Let Love Have The Last Word by Common. Part 1.

Mary and Musa join the local and international tourists at the Maralal International Camel Derby in Samburu county for an amazing couple of days with grunting camels, delicious wild meals and exotic people. This prestigious event that attracts those who harbour a love for the untamed regions of the world is one to add to your bucket list. The WhichKitabu duo sample the delights of this exotic part of the wild as they discuss the book, Let Love Have The Last Word by Common.

The Whichkitabu podcast: We Need New Names by Noviolet Bulawayo. Part 2.

Mary and Musa enjoy a meal at a quaint restaurant nestled in the heart of the Old Town of Mombasa. As they wolf down swahili delicacies, they continue to discuss themes in Noviolet Bulawayo's book, We Need New Names. The 'Disillusioned immigrant' holding onto a culture that is slowly fading and trying so hard to integrate.