Episode 5
Having felt desperately homesick in South Africa, Wainaina finally returns home to Kenya and a memorable family reunion. Read by Freddy Macha.
By Binyavanga Wainaina.
Having felt desperately homesick in South Africa, and not enjoying his university course, Wainaina has lost his way. But finally he gets the call to return home to Kenya and a memorable family reunion.
Read by Freddy Macha. Abridged by Jane Marshall
Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall Production for BBC Radio 4.
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