A soldier, haunted by his friend's death and labeled a traitor, navigates apartheid's violence and labor, trapped in unfulfilled promises.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to promote authentic African perspectives through a variety of African books, including fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature written in, or translated into, English. We aim to redress the negative presumptions about Africa, satisfy the reader’s interest in diverse expressions, and serve the needs of African immigrants and minorities interested in seeing a more nuanced representation of their experiences.
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Iskanchi Literary Magazine
Inspired by “Iskanci,” the Hausa word for mischief, irreverence, and non-conformity, Iskanchi Magazine publishes shorter innovative works that examine what the experimental form looks like in the African literary context.
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Iphupho le Vezandlebe
Messenger of God
The sleep I am do for this stupid bed is what make this small doctor talk to me like I am small boy. Walahi, thank God here no be street. If to say here is street and she open her mouth like…
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Kenechi Uzor
Founder & CEO
Kenechi Uzor has a B.A in Philosophy, a B.Sc. in English/Creative Writing, an MFA in Fiction, and a Graduate Certificate in Publishing. He is a Tin House Scholar, and his writing has been included in anthologies, published in literary magazines, and won multiple awards. Kenechi Uzor is an Associate Instructor of writing at the University of Utah and sits on the board of Portland State University’s Publishing program and on the board of PubWest
Roseline Mgbodichinma
Magazine and Social Media Editor
Roseline Mgbodichinma is a Nigerian writer passionate about documenting women's stories. Her writing explores the intersection of nature, womanhood, emotion, bodies and desire, and how they exist and function in society. She is an alumni of the Library of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD), and The West African Writers Residency program. Her writing has been published on Isele, The Willowherb Review, Agbowo, SprinNG, Native Skin and elsewhere.
Emily Evans
Publishing Assistant
Graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a major in English, a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies, and a degree in Publishing from Denver Publishing Institute. Based in California and a big fan of all things fantasy, adventure, and romance.
Mahir Ahmed
Web Designer
Meet Mahir, our in-house website manager extraordinaire.
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Titilayo Alaba
Assistant Editor
Titilayo Alaba has a B.Sc. in Mass Communication and is a graduate of Pace University Masters in Publishing program. As a trained radio broadcaster and former entertainment journalist, Titilayo is passionate about showcasing new voices and celebrating the ones that have stood the test of time. Her writing has also been published in Springer.
A lover of books and nature enthusiast, you can find her enjoying the beauty of nature with a good book in hand.
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