When I was born, they exclaimed; “At long last, our kraal will be filled,” But is that all I am worth? Is that all there is to my life? Growing up, I spend all my days walking miles to get water Fighting thorns and thistles to get firewood, Dust and cow dung are friendly […]
The sky bears witness to noises, Whispers like the voice in my mind, Come with quality and sound, Words to tell on my inner self. Soft wind has continual blowing, In the morning, at noon and at night, Time to give sound to greens, To provide their day to day growth. The room is […]
The cloudless sky blankets the building Windshields reflect the sun’s light Sending signals to the windows Above and beside them Welcome to the streets The streets of Kampala Youngsters wander Through the rows of cars Wearing brown flavoured clothing With tiny droplets of sweat Oozing from their foreheads and nose tips Raising their outstretched […]
I am because they are It took a whole village to raise me Now, they will become because I am Now that I am I will raise the whole village in return The shirt on my back, I will give The coins in my wallet, I will pay bills The food on my […]
in this poem my grief is an old man with winter-white hairs. (limping). each step an ablution with the light. but failing to catch a star with its eyes. the darkness is a stingy bitch: she flirts with me, she knows my body like a hymn, every city in carnage. she doesn’t let me […]
Kalumbi and Makembo, the over-expressive, demonstrative and sensitive storytellers of this play, comically expose tales from their lives as they argue about which person is the most capable of yanking them from their impoverished lifestyle to something more respectable. Is it themselves or a state official? Little do they know that their quest to answer this question […]
We are excited to announce the launch of the Author 101 Lab. This is a space for anyone looking to transition to professional creative writing. During the course, participants will be guided through critical questions for any looking to write professionally. Including, Why they should write and how to. The A.101 Lab starts on […]
Our various cultures boast rich food traditions. But beyond the sustenance it gives, food is a complex element of life on this continent —in access to, and production, preparation, and availability. Food is also personal triggering powerful associations that we carry with us. Just as our eating habits become convoluted entryways into self-discovery. For […]
Established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), and held annually, the International Museum Day is aimed at raising public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society. This year’s theme is “The Power of Museums.” As we get ready to celebrate this on May 18th we invite you […]
