So excited to be a part of New York University Accra literary festival alongside faves like Wole Soyinka, Leye Adenle, Kalaf Epalanga, Nozizwe Jele Cynthia, Zukiswa Wanner, Femi Kayode, Sisonke Msimang,Ondjaki, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, James Murua, Michael Kelleher, and Mohale Mashigo.

Let's goooooooooooo!

I. Am. Excited.

The warnings are there!

Bank Windhoek (Bank Windhoek), Doek’s patron and trustees, and all of Doek! Literary Magazine’s readers extend warm congratulations to all of the longlisted writers, poets, and visual artists.

POETRY: Kina Indongo • Veripuamu Nandee Kangumine • Ros Limbo • Frieda Mukufa • Vivian Tjijandjeua Ojo • Tjizembua Tjikuzu • and Keith Vries.

VISUAL ART: Nicola Brandt • Katherine Hunter • and Jean-Claude Tjitamunisa.

FICTION Charmaine //Gamxamus • Emmerita Ambata • Roxane Bayer • Kay-Leigh De Sousa • Karin Eloff • Maria Iita • Filemon Iiyambo • Delila Katanga • and Andelaine Tsowases.

NONFICTION: Frowin Becker and Nina Van Zyl.

All of the storytellers who have been published in Doek! Literary Magazine have enriched the local literary landscape and had their work enjoyed abroad. Each publication is a reflection of the diversity of thought and the abundance of literary craft that is present in Namibia.

ANNOUNCING THE LONGLIST OF THE 2023 Bank Windhoek DOEK LITERARY AWARDS

From Issue 7 (Nov, 2021) to Issue 11 (Sept, 2023) Namibian writers, poets, and visual artists have been adding their voices and stories to Namibia and Africa's literary consciousness.

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We did a thing. Rémy Ngamije Busobelanga. na ine

Mubanga Kalimamukwento I had the very best experience working with you through the edits. It made me grow as a writer... . I will forever cherish it. And hats off to you Mubanga Kalimamukwento and Rémy Ngamije for granting me this opportunity. Cheers to more stories in the future. #thestillness

'Life is too short to hoard books you don’t love...' - Nancy Adimora in the latest @afreada newsletter.

This is a personal attack and I want her reported. Please and thank you.

(But, also, she's not wrong.)

Who sent you? Who do you work for?!

It's just lit stars on this panel. So many faves in this one.

Wole Soyinka always looks so relaxed and swagged out like he's figured out life and got it all on lock. Respect.

If you enjoy it, support it.
If you want it to survive, support it.
If you think it matters, support it.

But don't come here on some bullshit with 'The death of...' essays and think-pieces when this wonderful lit can't stay open any more.

Support it now.
Not tomorrow.
NOW!

Always thrilled to showcase writers, poets, and visual artists from home and elsewhere. The cross-border hustle stays strong.

Thanks Busobelanga. and Mubanga Kalimamukwento for being there with me throughout the noise and out the other side to the stillness.

One day I will do a photo walk with name cannot be blank. These images remind me that I must get my ass to Johannesburg once more. Such a rich and interesting visual landscape.