It is a few weeks to the #Writivism2016 festival. Ahead of the seven-day set of events, we would like to introduce our team to you, from the past and the present. This week we feature Sumayya Lee, novelist, mentor, judge, editor and most recently editorial and programmes liaison for the Writivism project. Sumayya is one … More Five Things You Did Not Know About : Sumayya Lee
I love poetry. Heaven knows, I do but I was not ready for this book. Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself. The Headline That Morning is Peter Kagayi’s first poetry collection. Any Ugandan literature enthusiast knows Kagayi has been at his craft for as long as I can remember. [Personal story coming through. Because don’t … More Kagayi’s Poetry is good for the intellect
By Joseph Omotayo for Afridiaspora ….a gambit is an opening move, one that takes risks and accepts initial setbacks to establish a long-term winning strategy. – Shaun Randol The game show we attempt to contravene is one that thrives on the immediacy of acclaim, one that judges a writer’s impact by the fervor on social … More GAMBIT is a postcolonial book – Joseph Omotayo
By Jennifer Chinenye Emelife It is six weeks to the #Writivism2016 festival. Starting Monday August 22 to Sunday 28, Kampala shall host a gathering of readers, writers, publishers, academics and other players in the literary sector. We are looking forward to the seven-day event and in anticipation, this blog shall feature short Q & As … More Festival Take Three: Kiwumulo Nakandi Galabuzi
The Writivism Prizes 