Patience Agbabi is a Nigerian author, social media influencer, and speaker who writes about storytelling. She has written four books on telling great stories- How To Tell a Great Story, The Art of Telling a Good Story, The Art of Telling an Amazing Story, and The Power of Stories. In this interview with Forbes Africa, she discusses the art of storytelling and how it can be used to inspire people.
Patience Agbabi is a Nigerian author, storyteller, and filmmaker. She has written more than 20 novels, including the critically acclaimed “The Book Thief,” which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film in 2013. Her latest novel, “The Wife Between Us”, is set in Lagos during the 1970s. It tells the story of two women – one married to a successful lawyer and one married to a struggling artist – who become entangled in each other’s lives.
Primarily a solo performer.
Patience Agbabi is predominantly a solo performer. She has released two albums and has toured extensively in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Her music tells stories of love, loss, and hope. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and she knows how to captivate her audience. Agbabi’s music inspires anyone who wants to tell their own story.
Zimbabwe and Germany, 2001, and Switzerland, 2002
Patience Agbabi has a unique way of telling a story. She is patient and creative and can captivate her audience. Agbabi was born in Zimbabwe in 1981. When she was a child, she moved to Switzerland with her family. Her father is from Nigeria, and her mother is Swiss. Agbabi grew up speaking Swahili and English. She earned her degree in Fine Arts from California State University at Northridge.
Agbabi’s first novel, “The Book Thief,” was published in 2009 and won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for children’s literature. The novel tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl during World War II who steals books to support herself and her foster family. “The Book Thief” was also nominated for an Oscar award for Best Picture.
In 2001, Zimbabwe was in the midst of a horrific economic collapse which had led to food riots and widespread poverty. Germany responded by sending technical assistance and financial aid to the country. By 2002, the economy had stabilized, and Zimbabwe began to see positive growth rates. Again, this demonstrates the power of storytelling to create lasting change.
Refugee Tales by Anna Pincus and David Herd
Refugee Tales is a collection of personal narratives by Anna Pincus and David Herd. The book was originally published in 1987 and has since been reprinted numerous times. The authors were refugees who had to leave Europe after World War II. Despite the different circumstances that brought them to the United States, they share a common experience: being forced to flee their homes and start over. In Refugee Tales, Pincus and Herd explore the art of storytelling, something they had to learn while living in a new country with little knowledge of the language. The authors use their own experiences as examples to teach readers about life in a new place and how to tell a great story.
In Telling Tales, award-winning poet Patience Agbabi.
Patience Agbabi is an award-winning poet and author of In Telling Tales, a book of poems that blends the traditional form with contemporary themes. Her writing has been featured in publications such as the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, and she has been awarded fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fulbright Foundation. I spoke with Agbabi about her book, storytelling, and the art of being a great storyteller.
What inspired you to write In Telling Tales?
I wanted to write poems that captured ancient and modern stories while still rooted in my Nigerian heritage. I also wanted to create poetry that was accessible to readers from all walks of life.
Patience Agbabi lives in Gravesend, Kent,
Patience Agbabi is the author of the children’s book, “The Adventures of Gizmo and Jerry.” Agbabi lives in Gravesend, Kent, with her husband and two young sons. She enjoys writing and telling stories. Agbabi says that patience is key to being a good storyteller. She explains that it takes time to build relationships with readers, and it is important to be patient to maintain those relationships. Agbabi advises parents not to pressure their children into reading or watching a particular story but instead encourage them to choose their adventure.
Conclusion
In conclusion, storytelling is an art that can be learned and practiced. It is a valuable tool that can be used to impact the world positively. Telling great stories can help us learn about ourselves and the world around us and inspire others to do the same. So keep telling those stories, and let’s make a difference together!
