african literature

LANTERNS – Naomi Waweru

Naomi Waweru (she/her), a Kenyan, is inspired by love, vulnerability, the yearning of bodies to be free in their connection, and she has an eye for tradition and culture. Her writings present an adoration for the body. She portrays it as your first sanctuary. She has been published and is forthcoming in Lolwe, Ta Adesa, Clerestory, Delicate Friend, Neurological , Overheard, Kalahari Review, Poems for the Start of the World Anthology, Ampleremains, Peppercoast, Afroliterary, Overheardlit and elsewhere. Reach her on Twitter @ndutapoems and Instagram @_ndutapoems.

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A UGANDAN IN NAIROBI – Justin Teopista Nagundi

Justin Teopista Nagundi is a Ugandan writer, actress, poet and writing mentor. She has been published in midnight and indigo, Writers’ Space Africa, Months to Year’s and Havik. She has a blog on WordPress titled “Smoke & Leaves”.
Twitter handle: @JT_Nagundi
Instagram: @justin.teopista.nagundi
Facebook :JT Nagundi

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Sankofa, illustrated by Gloria Ndanu

Sankofa, illustrated by Gloria Ndanu ‘Ndanu Gloria is a contemporary multidisciplinary Kenyan artist with a surrealist and abstract art style. She has collaborated with The Nala Project; the “EARTH” 2021 exhibition by Radart Foundation, and “In Motion” with Kevin Outa. Her Instagram page is @kwasa_sana.jpg

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Praise Jolaadura Ademola – Woju (Charcoal & Watercolour)

Woju, Charcoal & Watercolor Praise Jolaadura Ademola is an inter disciplinary artist from Osun state residing in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria. Praise has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. She is the founder of Omnific, an art initiative passionate about developing and encouraging creative arts in children and young adults..jpg

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Alvin Kathembe – Sankofa

Alvin Kathembe is a writer from Nairobi, Kenya. His poetry has been featured in Dust Poetry Magazine, The Short Story Foundation Journal, Poetry Potion, and other publications. He co-edited down river road’s third issue—’Asphyxia’. His short stories have been published in Jalada, Omenana, Brittlepaper and Equipoise, available on Kindle. Find him on Twitter @SofaPhilosopher.

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