July 10, 2009
Chimamanda Adichie is an award-winning Nigerian author whose writing has brought Nigerian history to global audiences. She explains the role Achebe has played in her work, and what it is like being compared to such an eminent figure. Produced by David Krasnow and Chloe Plaunt.
(Originally aired: December 19, 2008)
this piece was stunning! i loved the non-narrated form of the interview...and use of music.
as a rookie radio producer...i would love to trade a few emails with the producers to get a peek into production.
again, amazing work.
ari.
billieball@gmail.com
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