"Africa is a place that, like anywhere else, can be anything. It's not limited to a single story," he says. "It's a multitude of stories and experience." He hopes readers will understand the context behind or history and present. The book has been published by Simon & Schuster at £16.99.
Journalist and writer Dipo Faloyin's new book, Africa Is Not A Country, looks to challenge overly simplistic narratives for one of the most culturally diverse regions on Earth. The African continent is home to over 2,000 languages – from Igbo to Xhosa, Franglais to Yoruba – and comprises countries as politically varied as post-Arab Spring Egypt, fast-growing Ghana, and increasingly authoritarian Rwanda. Joining Dipo to discuss it is our host, the award-winning journalist Yousra Elbagir.
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