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Ciku Kimeria is a Kenyan author "Of goats and poisoned oranges" - (https://www.amazon.com/goats-poisoned-oranges-Ciku-Kimeria-ebook/dp/B00HBBWPI6), development consultant, adventurer and travel blogger (www.thekenyanexplorer.com). She writes both fiction and non-fiction focusing on African stories that need telling. She has worked on diverse pieces for various international and local publications including Quartz, Ozy, The East African etc. She has travelled to 45 countries – 16 of them in Africa. 153 countries to go and 63 territories!
"Of goats and poisoned oranges" has been extremely well received in Kenya and beyond. It tells the story of a Kenyan middle aged power couple and their complicated marriage. The novel explores issues of greed, revenge, betrayal and murder. It runs from the 1960s to 2013. It has been described as “Wicked, funny, poignant, wacky, human, a big ball of fun and danger”, “A unique and captivating book”, “Fun and intriguing”, “Impossible to put down once you start reading.”
She recently moved to Dakar, Senegal from Kenya to work on her second novel. She also works at as the Africa Communication Manager at a leading global strategy consulting firm.
She holds a B.S. in Management Science from MIT with minors in Urban Planning and International development studies.
Michelle Obama Dazzles On The 2 Dope Queens Podcast
With the recent release of Michelle Obama's autobiographical memoir, Becoming, there is renewed interest in this phenomenal woman, whose memoir has been described as intimate, powerful and inspiring.
Michelle Obama talks about a diversity of topics in this podcast episode including her drive for girls' empowerment, her hair journey, the struggles of being an extremely intelligent and driven, powerful, black woman in a world that does not necessarily embrace this, parenting, and life as the first lady.
Michelle Obama also touches on several other issues including the double standard behind the idea of the angry black woman, how she wants her daughters to get to fully express themselves, and her miscarriage.
In the final minutes of the episode, Obama reads an excerpt from the book about what she means by Becoming. It's a lovely excerpt because she reflects on all that she's been able to do in her life, but with the humility to accept that she is still growing and learning. Hearing that from a woman who embodies all that #blackgirlmagic is, one cannot help but be inspired by Michelle's life journey from the South Side of Chicago to the global corridors of power.
