
NPR's Book of the Day Stephen Buoro's comic novel follows a young Nigerian man's obsession with whiteness
Nov 28, 2023
Author Stephen Buoro discusses his comic novel, exploring a young Nigerian man's obsession with whiteness, his conflicts with identity, and the blending of dark postcolonial violence with light-hearted teenage issues like high school crushes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the themes of obsession and identity in 'The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa'
01:33 • 2min
The Main Character's Obsession with Whiteness
03:14 • 3min
Transitioning between different realities and exploring violence in a humorous narrative
06:34 • 2min
Depicting the Experience of a 15-Year-Old Boy Growing Up in Nigeria
08:07 • 2min
