Having caught a glimpse of what I might be able to do with my talent, I feel a tremendous obligation to try to fulfill it.
“For us Africans, literature must serve a purpose: to expose, embarrass, and fight corruption and authoritarianism. It is understandable why the African artist is utilitarian.”
“Baking cookies is comforting, and cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite-sized and personal.”