Featured Guests
Below you will find a list of guests who have been featured on Naija in the Mix, along with a summary of our discussion.
UCHENNA EMELIFE (Sokoto, August, 2023)
Uchenna Emelife |
My interview with Uchenna is titled, 'The Problem sometimes is not Absence but Visibility.' In this interview, Uchenna speaksabout his journey into the literary world, which began when he read Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Purple Hibiscus as a young boy in secondary school. His passion for literature has since blossomed into something greater, leading him to become a bookseller, arts curator, and the founder of the Sokoto Book and Arts Festival (SOBAFest). He also speaks about the joy he finds in amplifying voices that are often silenced and how his work has reached beyond local borders, reaching international audiences. He also reflects on the creative brilliance of African artists who continue to push boundaries. Uchenna also shares his experience of attending the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference and the honour of being nominated for the Ashoka Africa Changemaker Prize. Outside of work, he enjoys unwinding with American sitcoms, but what truly lights him up is his belief in the power of stories to humanise those often left on the margins, as seen in his conversation about queerness with Bryan Okwesili.
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Halima Yusuf Bawah |
DETAILMADEIT |
Stephen Sunday La'abes |
Ekundayo Favour Jesutofunmi |
Naomi (L); Festus (R) |
In February 2024, the spotlight is on Taraba State, featuring siblings Festus and Naomi Naphtali. Festus, a Physics graduate from the Federal University Wukari, shares insights into teaching and academic balance, while Naomi, a biochemistry student, discusses her role in the Girls Outreach Program 2024.
In the February 2024 episode titled 'How 2 Siblings are Living Their Dreams – by Helping Others Live Theirs, I take you to Taraba State, my home state, for an interview with Festus and Naomi Naphtali, siblings who are dedicated to community service. This episode looks at the inspiring work of Naomi Naphtali, a final-year Biochemistry student, and her brother Festus, a Physics graduate and teacher. Naomi's commitment to empowering young women through her Girls Outreach Program is highlighted, showing her efforts to distribute sanitary pads and other support despite financial and time challenges. Her outreach, which involved cancelling classes to enable community participation, garnered significant support from her network, including her siblings and friends. Naomi reflects on the gratitude she felt from the young women who benefited from the program and discusses the importance of balancing her academic responsibilities with her outreach work. Her motivation is rooted in her Christian values and the belief that all gifts are meant to be shared. Festus, on the other hand, shares his passion for teaching and his innovative methods for engaging students. He emphasises the importance of creativity, continuous learning, and building strong teacher-student connections to foster a positive learning environment. Festus’s philosophy includes encouraging students to question, collaborate, and appreciate diverse perspectives.
Abdulrahman Dalhatu Bukar |
Abdulrahman Dalhatu Bukar is the Editor-in-Chief of PharmaPulse, the magazine of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students at the University of Maiduguri.
In '[a] Chat with a Pharmaceutical Journal's E-i-C,' Abdulrahman discusses his role in managing and editing the publication. He shares his passion for reading and writing, which inspired his editorial position, and outlines his goal of transitioning the magazine from a monthly to a weekly publication. He emphasises the importance of credible pharmaceutical content and teamwork in achieving their publishing goals. Abdulrahman also expresses optimism about his future in editorial work, aiming to contribute to both national and international scientific journals.
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