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On the night of February 14, 2026, one of the most celebrated voices in African speculative fiction nearly lost his life — and came within inches of permanent paralysis. Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki (@Penprince_) — the first African-born Black author ever to win a Nebula Award, and a winner of the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, and two Nommo Awards — was struck by an out-of-control delivery vehicle while walking near Reddington Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. The rider slammed into him at full speed, launching him into the air and onto the pavement, then continued forward and struck the woman walking beside him before finally stopping. When doctors finally examined him — after a nine-hour ordeal without medical attention — they delivered alarming news: Ekpeki had sustained a spinal fracture. The orthopaedic surgeon told him plainly that had the injury been even slightly worse, he would have faced permanent paralysis, lifelong deformity, or chronic debilitating pain. Ekpeki’s publishers are currently raising are raising $3,000 to help cover his immediate medical expenses and support him through his recovery period. You, too, can help Ekpeki get better by donating. gofundme.com/f/help-oghenec…

The Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is open! Fiction, poetry, and life writing accepted, now including translations. Winners receive £1,000, publication in Wasafiri, and mentoring. Deadline: June 30, 2026. Subsidized entries available! @WasafiriMag brittlepaper.com/2026/03/the-qu…

The relationship between Africa and African America has long been mediated through language, memory, rupture, and imaginative return towards home. Today, a new generation of poets stands at the intersection of these histories.

@adedayoagarau Anything that fixes/ puts a positive dent in book distribution will be good. It might also be cool for the local distribution of other creative products.

What tech forward products can we create to make African lit more accessible? I don’t think we need more journals — we already have a funding problem plaguing African lit mags. What other fronts can we cover with tech? 🥺

The Weganda Review is looking for creative nonfiction for our next issue. We publish work on any topic highlighting Ugandans & Africans all over the world. If you have a solid essay, submit & we’ll consider publishing it. We pay. Check our website for #guidelines & how to submit.

This curated list includes over 100 literary magazines and journals that respond quickly, have no fees, and some paying. Many have been featured on my website. Plus, a link to an automatically updated fast response list curated by our friends @chillsubs. buff.ly/3Ab4QrC #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity #litmags

📣 Publication Opportunity! The Tributary is currently accepting submissions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Accepted pieces will be paid for at the rate of $0.08 per word for prose or $100 per poem. Submission deadline: Friday, February 27th 🔗 thetributaryjournal.com/Opportunity

@IsabellaAdediji Thank you, my sister 😍

If you are in need of writing, photography, editing services or want help with your LinkedIn strategy, reach out to #StoriesClick. I have worked with them in various capacities over the years and it has been such a rewarding experience. #IsabellaAdediji #30DaysOfHerspiration

2008 was the year I met @writewithtayo while interning at Kachifo Limited @farafinabooks but it was 2009 that we partnered up and The Bookaholic Blog was born. We both jumped into the murky waters of freelance writing and editing.

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Xiaoma, a polyglot, was invited to give a speech at a high school for Language Week, and he delivered the entire speech in Gen Alpha slang.

@Rayosweets Happy birthday, Rayo! God's blessings, today and always!

Happiest Birthday M.O.T.U.N.R.A.Y.O❣️ I'm the real definition of my name, I will forever see JOY and Happiness🙏🏽💞 Grateful for another year of life.🥳 Thank you, Almighty God, for strength, protection, and lessons learned.❣️💞 As I step into this new year, guide my steps, guard my heart, and help me act with wisdom and purpose.🤩 Let this year bring growth, peace, and results. Amin.🙏🏽

@Wizarab10 The arrangement of the sitting room cards 🤣🤣🤣

Folagade has to be my best content creator this year. What in the accuracy is this? 😂😂

“Literary magazines chart precarious courses. Many die early; very few survive. Some die and are resurrected, with or without institutional support. Without institutional support, YLR chose a long beauty sleep.” Tunji Olalere & Dami Ajayi, Editorial YLR Issue Two yabaleftreview.com/issue-ii-a-not…

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Different culture. Same people.

Good morning, all. Please support our friends at @LPeppercoast as they raise funds in 2026 to set up a library in Liberia. In the spirit of the season, please dip into your bounty & share. Thank you. gofundme.com/f/donate-to-je… @RomeoOriogun @TroyOnyango @dejitoye @WalleLawal @MayowaIdowu @toluogunlesi @bookartville @jahmanoladejo @FemiMind

"Monday is called Monday because it is mundane. I promise that I will get to work on mundane Monday." This boy is cracking me up on a Sunday afternoon 🤣

You deserve hope! 🫵

@dejitoye So gorgeous. The charm!

Seems the new Afrobeats folks are only just recovering lost ground.