Chigozie Obioma: Character, Plot, and Man’s Greatest Artform

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Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, sits down with guests of the College to talk about topics of enduring relevance.

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews writer and novelist Chigozie Obioma. The two discuss Obioma’s life in Nigeria, the inspiration behind his novel An Orchestra of Minorities, and how the Classics inform his work. Later, Obioma speaks on the nature of tragedy, and how his novels challenge his readers to face life’s tragedies. This interview was conducted on October 9th, 2023.