Derpo says he was inspired to write the book by his experience as a young writer. He believes that writing can be joyful and lonely, but it's also hard. Derpo: "If you're finding it difficult, there's no right thete isn't finding it difficult"
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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