Editor's Note
Welcome to issue 9 of Kikwetu! We are thrilled to be publishing the second installment of our flash fiction contest. The contest is becoming a favourite and as editors we are always honored to receive so many submissions that showcase the richness and diversity of writing from across the continent. You can see the contest longlist here.
For this issue, we selected five stories. The winning story, Isaac Kilibwa’s “Cul-de-Sac,” is an ambling piece about an unexpected jaunt through Nairobi streets, while Abdulrahaman Adeiza Jimoh’s “Ohàhà'nyi” invites us into a dramatic moment of cultural clash. Florence Onyango’s “Dead Skin” explores the life and demise of a relationship and Chiemeziem Everest Udochukwu’s “A Basket Full of Spilled Water” takes us into the eventful life of an apprentice working in Lagos. James-Ibe Chinaza’s “Akara” captures a piece of routine life after experiencing loss.
As always, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the writers whose work graces the pages of this journal, as well as to our readers for their ongoing support and interest.
Happy reading!
The Editors
Christine, Ruth, Michael and John
For this issue, we selected five stories. The winning story, Isaac Kilibwa’s “Cul-de-Sac,” is an ambling piece about an unexpected jaunt through Nairobi streets, while Abdulrahaman Adeiza Jimoh’s “Ohàhà'nyi” invites us into a dramatic moment of cultural clash. Florence Onyango’s “Dead Skin” explores the life and demise of a relationship and Chiemeziem Everest Udochukwu’s “A Basket Full of Spilled Water” takes us into the eventful life of an apprentice working in Lagos. James-Ibe Chinaza’s “Akara” captures a piece of routine life after experiencing loss.
As always, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the writers whose work graces the pages of this journal, as well as to our readers for their ongoing support and interest.
Happy reading!
The Editors
Christine, Ruth, Michael and John