Akwaeke Emezi

Novelist and essayist

New York, USA

About Akwaeke

Akwaeke Emezi is a Nigerian-American novelist and essayist who has written extensively on topics such as identity, culture, and social justice. She is the author of several critically acclaimed works, including "Freshwater".

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Words from Nigeria Pt 2: Soyinka’s Tiger & Brother Jero

Waywords Studio Full Slate•Jan 24, 2026•40:06•guest

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