Africa Unbound
CYSK #20: Chido Muchemwa

A conversation about Who Will Bury You and Other Stories, the craft of the short story, and Chido Muchemwa’s approach to writing. The episode explores character, storytelling, and speculative fiction, alongside Chido’s interdisciplinary path from a PhD in Information to a career as a writer.

The Feminist Bar
Who Will Bury You? Stories About Home & Family with Chido Muchemwa

A conversation with host Tinatswe Mhaka about home, family, belonging, and the complicated emotional experiences of leaving home—or being left behind.

Ihwi: The Storyteller’s Voice
Chido Muchemwa

A conversation with host Rutendo Chichaya about navigating the Zimbabwean literary scene, the importance of historical representation, and building sustainable literary systems. The conversation also explores Who Will Bury You and Other Stories and the role of literature in preserving and reimagining Zimbabwean histories.

The Pen and Pulse
Unpacking the Book: Who Will Bury You?, Lessons on Writing & Life

A wide-ranging conversation about Who Will Bury You and Other Stories and the craft and life of writing. The conversation also explores representing queer and African lives, navigating the publishing landscape, and the role of workshops and MFA programs in a writer’s development.

Journey of the Art
Two Writers on Getting an MFA

A conversation with Lola Opatayo and Charlie Muhumuza about the realities of pursuing an MFA inCreative Writing, from navigating homesickness and unfamiliar places to managing workshops and building community.