Long answer: Absolutely, deeply, and urgently yes! Fiction isn’t just fluff. Nor is it merely an escape. It’s how humans work through emotions and make sense of life. It defines who we are, what we want, what scares us, and what we hope for. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Trevor Noah are two African giants who inspire me deeply. They’re masters of their crafts: Chimamanda in storytelling, and Trevor in comedy, satire, and social commentary. When Trevor hosted Chimamanda on his