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Writers Space Africa (WSA) Magazine is a dynamic and inclusive international literary publication, dedicated to amplifying the voices of African writers and sharing their diverse perspectives with a global audience. Through a rich tapestry of genres, including poetry, short stories, flash fiction, children’s literature, and creative nonfiction, WSA showcases the depth and richness of African literature.
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Editorial
Dear reader,
My esteemed readers, friends and collaborators. As I write this note, I find myself breathing this emotive air, conditioned with gratitude and retrospection. I am thrilled to announce that this has been a special year for me serving as the chief editor of WSA Magazine for the second time (2022 and 2024). It has been a literary journey so educative, adventurous, and laden with avenues of discoveries exhibited by the seasoned works published in the year. Arriving at this point has not been a walk of one but of many. To my editorial team, despite not all being perfect, I owe gratitude to your professionalism and for the un-equivocated sacrifice in shaping the future of African literature.
This issue is dedicated to the theme of Retrospection; a thoughtful examination of our past experiences, achievements, and setbacks. It is a timely selected theme among other lucrative themes one could think of when concluding a certain episode in life. It brings us in the close lens of the past while connecting us with the present given the future; a journey of retrospection so they say. As we stand at the delta of the year, it is essential to glance backwards, introspect, and evaluate the paths we’ve traversed.
I believe the breath of this theme will encourage you to embark on your journey of reflection. What lessons can you glean from your past? How will they inform your future? This brings me to Matshona Dhliwayo, a Canadian-based philosopher who acclaimed that: “the past is kind enough to give you lessons. The present is kind enough to give you opportunities. The future is kind enough to give you both.” This premise ushers one to the conclusion that retrospection is the candid beacon of the resilient. It is inevitable to cast out some pivotal events that are, as such, alarms of our dusk life because their lasting impact tends to become muscles to shield the needless desolation.
As you read our 96th edition, you will appreciate that our contributors share their insights on the significance of looking in the hindsight of oneself. Thus – from personal narratives to historical analyses – these pieces invite you to join the conversation. Dear reader, don’t feel left out in this enterprise that navigates us through the creative consciousness and exploration of retrospection unveiled by our writers. To this end, let us guzzle the densities of retrospection in this countdown mood of the year.
The editorial team of WSA Magazine is wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!
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Comfort Nyati, SDB
Chief Editor,
Zimbabwe
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