Among other thought-provoking themes and topics,this collection rips open issues of domestic violence,unemployment, justice, bias, sleaze, strength, solidarity,and exploitation in a furious, fearless and fresh fashion.my pen inks out revulsion against prejudice and povertymy writing is for those with ears to hearits truths are indubitable and invincibleit says the unsayable and thinks the unthinkable

The Birds That Never Learned to Fly gathers Ndaba Sibanda's sharp, tender, and far‑ranging poetic voice into a single, resonant collection. Across these pieces, Sibanda explores love, justice, identity, politics, climate, community, and the everyday textures of African life with his signature blend of wit, lyricism, and social insight.These poems move from intimate confessions to public reckonings, from playful inversions to solemn truths. Sibanda's language dances, questions, cons...

A Kind of Unkind Love Potion is a sharp, unflinching collection that blends political critique, social witness, ecological awareness, and human tenderness into a single potent brew. Ndaba Sibanda moves through continents, crises, and intimate moments with a voice that is both lyrical and incisive.Across these poems, rulers are unmasked, injustices confronted, oceans defended, and ordinary people honored for their quiet heroism. Sibanda's language crackles with wit, urgency...

A Kind of Unkind Love Potion is a sharp, unflinching collection that blends political critique, social witness, ecological awareness, and human tenderness into a single potent brew. Ndaba Sibanda moves through continents, crises, and intimate moments with a voice that is both lyrical and incisive.Across these poems, rulers are unmasked, injustices confronted, oceans defended, and ordinary people honored for their quiet heroism. Sibanda's language crackles with wit, urgency...

A Collection of PoemsExample:The House on Foot St.With the informer's tiny paper in hand she wondered whether it was a good idea to prove it allShe recalled the adage that says: If one climbs up some mountainIn search of baboons one should Not be shell-shocked to see themShe walked along the winding pathAs if she had accepted its bends and gallWhen she arrived at House Number 12 FSShe ...

Of Poor Billionaires and Rich Paupers is a startlingly funny and fresh fusion of poetry, speeches, musings, warnings and pleadings couched in words that are memorable and well thought-out.It also carries what can possibly pass for "political and prophetic writings". For instance, several years before the possible impression, emergence and influence of Kenya's youth-led protests, commonly known as the Gen Z revolution and also described as a "youth-quake" in the media—Maina...

From City to Rusticity is a powerful and evocative collection of over 30 poems by a talented African author. With a captivating blend of urban vibrancy and rural tranquility, these poems explore the contrasts between the bustling cityscape and the serene countryside. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions, the author captures the essence of life in both environments, weaving tales of love, resilience, tradition, and change. Each poem is a journey through time and space, refl...

A strange creature grows in a garden. An android mothers a child. A student becomes enamored with her work. A Spanish inquisitor confronts evil. An immigrant comes to a haunted mansion. A group of teenagers goes camping in the woods.Stories by Eliza Browning, Laura DeHaan, Trent Hudley, Mahiro Saeki, Ndaba Sibanda, and Adam Slavny. Translation by Toshiya Kamei. This issue illustrated by Sue Choi.Welkin is magazine of fantastic literature, a journal devoted to the obscure an...

The pitch. The people. The pace. The sense of place. The hook and the look. The voice and theverve.You have the fulfillment and astonishment of a story whose themes are insightful, dominant andcompelling, whose characters are believably unbelievable, unforgettable and authentic, and whose plot has captivating tension and resolution. You are immersed in another realm, you are splendidly touched and transported in a certain fashion and direction and the experience …remains and raves ...

A Swirl of Dust in Bulawayo by Ndaba Sibanda is a poignant collection of poems that captures the essence of life in Zimbabwe. Through vivid imagery and powerful language, Sibanda explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and hope, all set against the backdrop of Bulawayo. This striking work offers an intimate glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a nation, making it a compelling read for those seeking to understand the heart of Zimbabwe.

In A Delicate Delivery, Ndaba Sibanda masterfully weaves words into powerful poetic tapestries, unveiling the silenced struggles, uncelebrated triumphs, and raw resilience of Africa's unsung heroes. With evocative imagery and poignant rhythm, these poems echo the unheeded cries of history, the weight of injustice, and the enduring spirit of those who fought, suffered, and dreamed of a better tomorrow.From the haunting verses of An Unknown and Unheard Heroine to the tender yet unfli...

A Collection of poems that delves into the depths of human emotion, blending the serenity of the ocean with the complexity of the soul. Each poem is a wave, carrying readers through themes of love, loss, hope, and self-discovery. With evocative imagery and lyrical grace, this anthology invites you to explore the intimate whispers that lie within the currents of our hearts. Perfect for anyone seeking solace and inspiration in the rhythm of words.