About this episode
The episode discusses the African ghost story Atlantics, focusing on themes of love and migration.
Rashmi Menon ( Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue ) joins Stephen and Elwood again this time to look at the African ghost story Atlantics. Set along the Atlantic coast, a soon-to-be-inaugurated futuristic tower looms over a suburb of Dakar. Ada, 17, is in love with Souleiman, a young construction worker. But she has been promised to another man. When Souleiman and his co-workers leave the country by sea, in hope of a better future several days later, a fire ruins Ada's wedding and a mysterious fever starts to spread. Little does Ada know that Souleiman has returned
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen, Elwood
Guest: Rashmi Menon
Topics covered
- African ghost story
- love
- construction
- Dakar
Keywords
- Atlantics
- Ada
- Souleiman
- wedding
- fever
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: WCFC, Atlantics
Places: the Atlantic coast, Dakar
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