Thank you. It is thrilling. I’m glad that the story continues to resonate with people, but I certainly did not see it coming. So it’s a wonderful surprise!

Uchenna: Firstly, congratulations on winning the 2022 AKO Caine Prize. I’m curious to know what that feels like. Having the same story on two prestigious prizes, first, the Short Story Day Africa Prize and now the AKO Caine Prize. How does that make you feel? Also, you know how after creating something, it looks so good that you tell yourself it’s going to do so well? Was this how you felt after writing Five Years Next Sunday? Or are you shocked at the whole reception?