Episode 6 - Nervous Conditions: Don't Challenge Me
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In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Rufaro Mboneli, to discuss Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga. With Rufaro being from Zimbabwe, which is the setting of this novel, she was able to add a fresh perspective on the culture and characters. The title "Don't challenge me" represents the difficulties that young people, especially women may face in certain cultures just to attain a certain level of decency and comfort.     Find out more about Rufaro Mboneli: Instagram: @rufie_pie       Thanks for listening!    C O N N E C T :  instagram: @afroreadspodcast  facebook: AfroReads Podcast  twitter: @afro_reads      B U S I N E S S: For business inquiries, please contact: [email protected]       Learning expands great souls.  ~Namibian Proverb
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