"In Search of History" | Novuyo Rosa Tshuma

Novuyo Rosa Tshuma provides deeper context to her critically acclaimed novel, House of Stone – a sophisticated, philosophical and darkly humorous (re)telling of Zimbabwe’s history. We explore writing for a specific audience, censorship in Zimbabwean publishing landscape, weaponisation of history, the importance of documenting Gukurahundi massacre in fiction, understanding the ‘Born Free’ generation and so much more. Books mentioned in this episode (widely available for purchase online and your local bookshops). House of Hunger – Dambuzo MarecheraThese Bones Will Rise Again – Panashe ChigumadziStone Virgins – Yvonne VeraMy Sister The Serial Killer – Oyinkan BraithwaiteNervous Conditions – Tsitsi DagarembaA Thousand Years of Good Prayers – Yiyun LiA Strangers Pose – Emmanuel Iduma Songs referenced this episode (listen to the playlist on Spotify, Deezer, and YouTube): Zimbabwe – Bob MarleyDanger Zone – Thomas MapfumoRhodesians Never Die – David ScobieWhat’s Love Got To Do With It – Tina TurnerAboki – Ice PrinceCoffin For Head of State – Fela KutiUmoya Wami – Lovemore MajaivanaKeep It Moving – Empire CastCries of the Motherland - CaiiroReviews: Books & Rhymes’ review on BookstagramHelon Habila’s review in The Guardian NewspaperYiyun Li’s recommendation in Vanity Fair magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.