Novellisteer

25: From Tissues to Popcorn: Nigerian Films Make Trauma Easier to Face (But Books Don't!)

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Hey Listeer! Nafisa here, your host on Novellisteer, the podcast for ambitious daughters of Nigeria carving their paths.

This week, we're getting deep and diving into the world of trauma processing. You know how sometimes Nigerian films just hit differently, right? Like, you can watch a whole Nollywood movie about a heart-wrenching betrayal and walk away feeling lighter, even understood? But then you pick up a Nigerian novel about a similar theme, and suddenly you're curled up in bed with a box of tissues, questioning everything?

Girl, same! In this episode, I'm going to be spilling the tea on why Nigerian films seem to be my trauma therapy session, while Nigerian books leave me feeling like I need a therapist myself.  Is it the vibrant visuals? The storytelling that feels like your auntie giving you side-eye advice? We're gonna explore it all, and I bet you'll find yourself nodding along and maybe even sharing your own experiences.

Also, we all know life throws curveballs, right? But sometimes, those curveballs come wrapped in a hormonal package we affectionately (or not so affectionately) call PMS.  This year, your girl Nafisa bombed an interview – and yes, PMS might have played a part!

So grab your headphones, sis, because this episode might just unlock a new way for you to navigate those tougher parts of life. Plus, who knows? Maybe you'll even have some recommendations for films or books that helped YOU process something difficult. Let's get this conversation started!

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