Episode 374: Bassey Ikpi, Author of I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying

Bassey Ikpi, a Nigerian-American writer, spoken word artist, and mental health advocate, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her essay collection I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying (out Aug. 20 from Harper Perennial).

I want people to know. I want people to understand. I want people to see. I want people to feel what this thing is.
— Bassey Ikpi

To learn more about Bassey Ikpi, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter.

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