"When Writing Begin to Sing" | Sarah Ladipo Manyika

In celebration of its 10th anniversary launch, Sarah Ladipo Manyika takes us through the musical landscape of her novel, In Dependence, a sweeping love story spanning four decades, steeped in pan-African post colonial politics. We use the playlist curated by Sarah Ladipo Manyika to unpack the reasoning, research and writing process behind the novel, In Dependence. We explore the import of musicians such as Hugh Masekela, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, and many more in bringing literary narratives to life. Sarah Ladipo Manyika also expands on the import of Toni Morrison’s advice to writers in her acceptance speech for the 1993 Nobel Prize for Literature.

This episode was recorded live at Foyles flagship bookshop in Charring Cross, London, in partnership with Cassava Republic Press.

Books and articles mentioned:

In Dependence – Sarah Ladipo Manyika

Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream To The Sun - Sarah Ladipo Manyika

New Daughters of Africa - Edited by Margaret Busby

We Need New Names – NoViolet Bulawayo

Lagos Noir – Edited by Chris Abani

The books are widely available for purchase online and in your local bookshops.

Articles referenced: interview with Toni Morrison, On meeting Toni Morrison, and ‘On Meeting Mrs Obama’

Film referenced: Mother of George – directed by Andrew Dosunmu

Songs referenced this episode (listen to the extended playlist on Spotify and YouTube):

Market Place – High Masekela

Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley

Reinfiltrator – Falana

Start Again – Falana

Hear Me Lord – Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi

She’s a Bad Mama Jama – Carl Carlton

Amen/ This Little Light of Mine – Etta James

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