Jalada Africa Elects Richard Ali as Managing Editor

Nairobi-based pan-African writers’ collective, Jalada Africa, elects new members to guide the Collective for the next two years.

Konya Shamsrumi author of the poetry collection, The Anguish and Vigilance of Things, Richard Ali, is elected to serve as Managing Editor alongside Marziya Mohammedali as Deputy Editor

The outgoing Managing Editor, Wanjeri Gakuru said, “This role has given me great joy and purpose these last two years. Jalada has experienced tremendous growth both internally and externally and I appreciate the Collective’s trust, support and the ability to endure my many, many lengthy emails. Richard and Marziya are fantastic. They will bring passion and fresh energy to their new roles to ensure Jalada’s continued evolution.”

While the incoming Managing Editor, Richard Ali stated, “I am excited to lead the Jalada Africa Trust at this time. From the humble origins of our Collective, we have time and time again framed the African zeitgeist in exciting ways. As a servant of the Collective, I intend to lead it into even more partnerships and collaborations while boldly situating Jalada within the strategic and policy levels of Arts + Literature administration on the continent, while being open to infusing fresh talent and ideas. I thank the Collective for this gift of trust and I look forward to upholding this over the next two years.”

Read the full press release HERE

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Sai Sabouke is a writer living in New Bussa, Nigeria. He’s a dervish who sees Sufism, history and language as formidable tools for society regeneration. His writing has appeared in Praxis Magazine Online and Agbowo. Sabouke loves beans, coffee and dreams of roasting the entrails of vultures.