Mia Ardene’s third novel, How to stop being a naai, is a hard-hitting satire asking all of us to reflect on our own behaviour.
Mphuthui Ntabeni talks to Arene about the inspiration behind the novel, her writing process and how she deals with family and friends who might feel that their stories could just have slipped into these pages. Then Ardene deftly turns the tables and starts asking the questions.
This interview contains strong language and a reflection on the use of swear words.
- Photography: Izak de Vries