Written by Chisom Nsiegbunam
Edited by Baboshiya Asake Olasehinde
Comfort N.A. Okyere
Comfort N.A. Okyere has been appointed Chief Editor for the 8th cycle of the Writers Space Africa (WSA) Monthly Literary Magazine. The magazine, which has been in existence since January 2017, is committed to serving as an accessible platform for some of the best old and new voices from across Africa. Comfort, who is Ghanaian by nationality, takes over from Comfort Nyati, SDB, from Zimbabwe, who was Chief Editor for the 5th and 7th Cycles.
Comfort N.A. Okyere, fondly known as “Adwoa’s WriteHand,” previously served as the guest Chief Editor for the September 2024 edition of the WSA Magazine, themed Silent Battles. Comfort is a poet who officially started her poetry journey in 2022, making a debut with her poem titled MEMORIES in the Writers Space Africa magazine. She also graced the stage as the master of ceremonies at the 2023 African Writers Awards in Accra, Ghana.
Comfort holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Ghana. During her National Service, she worked at Pioneer Food Cannery. She is also a lover of books and music and spends her leisure time indulging in both. She also has a strong interest in climate issues and clean energy action. For Comfort, writing is more than a craft; it is her passion, sanctuary, and a gift to the world. She views every moment spent with words as a privilege. WSA is confident all entries under her editorial leadership will be handled with utmost excellence and literary professionalism.
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In a related development, the Writers Space Africa (WSA) also assembled a formidable team of writers from across the continent to work with the chief editor. See below:
Adol Akuei (Kenya): Adol’s works appear in PanLuel Wel Media Limited, Christian Crusaders, and Writers Space Africa Magazines. He is the author of the poetry collection Echoes of a Refugee Soul and co-founder of Ink of Hope Publishers based in Nairobi.
Blessing Amatemeso (Nigeria): Blessing was the first runner-up for the Wakini Kuria Prize for Children’s Literature in 2022.
Celestine Seyon Reuben (Nigeria): Celestine’s works delve into the complexities of human experiences, often drawing inspiration from events in his native Nigeria and across Africa.
Grace Tendo (Uganda): Grace was the 2nd runner-up in the 2023 Wakini Kuria Prize for Children’s Literature.
Halieo Motanyane (Lesotho): Halieo writes Sesotho and English children’s books. She was the second runner-up in the 2020 Wakini Kuria Prize for Children’s Literature and has been the judge for the award since 2021.
Lebogang Faith Samson (Botswana): Lebogang served as an editor with Poetic Africa. Her poems on Poetry Soup, include Cocatrose, and Fluffy Frosty, among others.
Lino Arop (South Sudan): Lino’s short stories have appeared in magazines like CC&D, Writers Space Africa, International Creative Writing Society, and elsewhere.
Lise Nova Berwadushime (Rwanda): Lise is a poet, editor, translator, and writer. Her works range from poems to children’s stories and blog posts. She is the author of East of Faith, West of Fear, a poetry collection.
Michelle Engelbrecht (South Africa): Michelle writes under the pen name Micah Angel, and has published two novels and two short stories in Writers Space Africa Magazine in 2024.
Nicole Gandaho (Benin Republic): Nicole facilitated the African Writers Conference Writers Workshop in Ghana in 2023 and her works appear in multiple publications.
Omadang Yowasi (Uganda): Omadang is the author of the poetry collection, War Ulcers.
Pelekani Lwenje (Zambia): Pelekani is a photographer whose passion for writing began at age eleven.
Winnie Wekasa (Kenya): Winnie Wekasa is the author of From Panic to Peace: A Mindful Approach to Managing Anxiety.
With the newly appointed Chief Editor and editorial team, the Writers Space Africa Magazine will continue to showcase diverse voices, promote literary excellence, and ensure a vibrant literary community across the continent.
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