With cheeks raised above the moon, her eyes squinted slightly… Flint and steel in her hand, the roaring blaze came alive; Revealing through its sight, her beautiful scars. Perfectly sunken jaws [...]
Step into the enchanting realm of the Writers Space Africa (WSA) Literary Magazine, where I had the privilege of engaging in an inspiring conversation with Autricia Timti, an exceptional [...]
Under the moonlit sky she parted her hair, Bamboo brush in her hand, trying to redesign the “mess” A few strands desecrated the cozy air, But it is “Afro”, what do you expect? Around the bonfire [...]
Sur les marches du temps S’éloigne la tradition Sous l’agonie du village Resplendit la ville Au cœur du tumulte Déchiré entre ancien et nouveau Mon cœur chancelle Baigné par le clair de lune Le [...]
Nkung, nkung, nkung, nkung! Are the early morning sounds of resurrection, for our weathered hopes and dreams for better days. You ignite our strength when fear, insecurities, agony, and pain fill [...]
The heartbeat of Africa’s rhythm, clear and strong, Echoing through the African land. For centuries they’ve been played along, A symbol of power and demand. Brought from the homelands far, But in [...]
In times of love and calm, This primordial sound pronounced to the clan; In times of wars and loss, This primordial sound still translated the fall. The spirit of the animal, wood carver and [...]
The lion king has thrown a feast! Come all! Relax your fist! This is the night. This is the dark night! The night void of silence; silence in dried pains. The night of clinching deals. The night [...]
If I could trade my heart and veins For an engine and wires, I’ll not haggle the least To get rid of feelings in mist. I’ll be heartless so to say I’ll be emotionless in every way Without the [...]
Three cornerstones, Breathing smoke and flames; Boiling ancient pots of clay; Rousing songs of ancient days, And inspiring jazz sways of rare devices. Children and husband eager Of the evening [...]