The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore
Season 2 Episode 5 | 11m 38s
In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds and tell stories influenced by their heritage, allowing wider audiences to finally meet the spirits of Yoruba lore.
Aired: 11/09/22 |
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