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This episode features our conversation with Cedric Muhikira, which was live-streamed on January 18, 2026.

Cedric Muhikira is a self-taught writer and storyteller with roots in migration, cultural fusion, and identity. Raised on stories that bridged continents and generations, Cedric has long been fascinated by the in-between spaces of belonging. He immigrated to the United States from Rwanda in 2019, and now lives in Detroit. His debut novel, Libaax: Grow Your Roots Where You Land, draws deeply from his personal experiences and the shared lives of immigrants navigating new beginnings. With themes of identity, resilience, and finding home in a foreign land, Libaax follows Ayaan's journey from displacement to self-discovery as he becomes a DJ, mixing Somali qaraami with Detroit techno. It's a story of cultural fusion, personal growth, and the universal experience of belonging.Cedric’s work explores how music, memory, and resilience help us grow roots wherever we land.

To learn more about Cedric, please visit cedricmuhikira.com.

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