

The Overwhelmers
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@TheOverwhelmers
Things of the mountain stay on the mountain





Editors @kwamedawes & Chris Abani (@AfricanPoetryBF), @twongye (@femritewriters) and @JoanneHichens (@ShortSharpAward), on the deep joys & challenges in the editing, & so our reading of anthologies: africainwords.com/2025/01/28/spo… A gift from @catalyst_press for #readingAfrica week '24🙌🏾












In other news, I am jumping into bed early tonight to be at the start line for the @UgRotaryCancerP on time. We have watched cancer claim several of our relatives and friends. Thanks, RotaryUG, for taking the lead on this.




Keeping #WITMonth going strong with this piece from the archives: @twongye's “Baking the National Cake” (tr. Juliet Kushaba), about a frustrated government minister forced to hide the Vice President’s affairs. Read the story: buff.ly/4cE9x85

As we conquered mt. Wati in Terego district. I didn't for get the most important things @pepsi @7UP, @Nivana_Uganda for my friend @ShandaTyson3 and my @sumz_snacks goja.. guys these items are the best at hunger and thirsty. Then the peak had to wait for big bouts.


