The Indianola Review: An Interview with Chigozie Obioma

Chigozie Obioma

August 2, 2016 by Amy Brady | The Indianola Review

"The Fishermen made the 2015 Man Booker Prize shortlist, and The New York Times has called Obioma 'the heir to Chinua Achebe.' In the wake of so much success, the author still found time to speak with us about the personal story that inspired The Fishermen, his thoughts on Nigeria's uncertain future, and why Amos Tutuola is one of Africa’s most gifted writers."