RFI · 6 October 2024 · Podcast interview
In this interview with RFI, broadcast on 6 October 2024, Véronique Tadjo discusses her novel I Thank the Night (Je remercie la nuit) and the themes of friendship that permeate the narrative. The conversation focuses on the historical context of the 2010–2011 post-election crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, exploring how these events shaped the characters and the broader literary landscape. Tadjo reflects on the complexities of national trauma and the role of literature in processing political upheaval. This podcast episode provides a deep dive into her creative process and the enduring impact of the Ivorian crisis on her writing and social commentary.