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Why have so few read Soyinka? And can we find hope through his cynical dramas?
I admit I am a victim of the myth-making around me which has made Soyinka and other African writers largely invisible. Let’s see why.
African writers named in this episode and some of the most rewarding reads:
Western writers from this episode:
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CHAPTERS
00:00 My White Mythology
08:35 Intro Theme
09:08 Tigritude
13:24 Frictions and Flux
21:58 The Text: The Trials of Brother Jero
29:53 The Trickster and False Omelas
37:38 From Satire to Ontology
38:50 Closing Credits
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CREDITS:
Original music by Randon Myles (https://randonmyles.com/)
Chapter headings by Natalie Harrison and Sarah Skaleski
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MLA CITATION:
Chisnell, Steve. “6.24 Words from Nigeria Pt 2: Soyinka’s Tiger & Brother Jero,” Literary Nomads. Waywords Studio, 23 January 2026, https://waywordsstudio.com/project/le-guin-omelas/.
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