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Olivia Kidula @dontcallmeliv.blacksky.app · 27/08/2026

Check out @formerlykevin.bsky.social's beautiful new story, Beneath The Flower's Gaze, out now in @omenanamag.bsky.social ! (And, a short thread on how it came to be ✨) omenana.com/2026/08/25/b...

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Beneath the flower’s gaze | Kevin Rigathi - omenana.com

The moon, bright and full, fought for her space against a cloudy night sky. Gusts of wind howled across the ocean, propelling waves with them in eruption

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

1 day left to vote for Ignyte Awards! We kindly ask that you cast your vote for “Commensalism, or the Labyrinth's Vessels” by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social in the Outstanding Short Story category, and for Will This Be A Problem? in the Community Award category. 🔗 ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Nommo nomination deadline extended to tomorrow, 12 PM CAT! We'd be honoured if you consider our work from 2025 for the Short Story category before window closes. Details 👇🏾

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Harare Review of Books @hararereview.com · 06/08/2026

A story worth voting for!

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In July 2025, we published 5 stories by writers from Africa and the diaspora in our second magazine issue. Find them here: willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/will-this-be... #AfricanSFF 🪐📚💙

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Will This Be A Problem? The Magazine : Issue 2

The second issue of WTBAP? The magazine. Five stories that explore the darker side of African speculative fiction.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In January 2025, we published 16 stories by writers from across Africa and the diaspora in our fifth anthology issue. Read them here: willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-5/ #AfricanSFF 🪐📚💙

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Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V

Issue V brings together a powerful collection of stories that blend the fantastical with the deeply real.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The 2026 Nommo Awards nominations are open until Aug 12. Here's a list of our published works that are eligible in the Short Story category. If you're an ASFS member, we'd be grateful if you would consider these stories before the window closes. Nominate here: www.africansfs.com/nommo-awards...

Promotional graphic titled "WTBAP? | 2026 Nommo Awards Eligibility" with the subtitle "For Your Consideration." Set against a blue space-themed background with planets and stars, the poster lists stories from Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V and Will This Be A Problem? The Magazine: Issue 2 that are eligible in the Short Story category of the 2026 Nommo Awards. The anthology section includes sixteen stories by Ephraim N. Orji, Rutendo Chidzodzo, Gabrielle Emen Harry, Andrew Dakalira, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Azara Tswanya, Alex Tamei, Lucille Sambo, Tonny Ogwa, Matseliso Motsoane, Khaya Maseko, Shingai Kagunda, Kevin Rigathi, Victor Forna, Albert Nkereuwem, and Peter Nena. The magazine section includes five stories by Lucille Sambo, Plangdi Neple, Olufunmilayo Makinde, Azure Arther, and Peter Nena. The WTBAP and Shilitza Publishing Group logos appear at the bottom alongside the website link - willthisbeaproblem.co.ke.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Public voting is until August 16th. We ask that you cast your vote for “Commensalism, or the Labyrinth's Vessels“ in the Outstanding Short Story category and for Will This Be A Problem? in the Community Award category. 🔗 ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/ #AfricanSFF 🪐📚💙

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Vote - The Ignyte Awards

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR'S FINALISTS! Public voting for the 2026 awards is now open thru August 16. Links are included wherever available in the hope that you will engage with the listed works to ...

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If African spec-fic is on your radar, here's an excerpt worth your time from “Commensalism, or the Labyrinth's Vessels” by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social, a finalist for the 2026 Ignyte Award for Outstanding Short Story. 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/2025/11/19/c...

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Magazine: Issue 1 Read stories by Anyango Midamba, Florence Onyango, Peace Mundia & Franscine Machinda 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/magazine-iss...

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Magazine: Issue 2 Read “Babies Don't Grow in People” by Peter Nena 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/will-this-be...

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Anthology: Issue I Read stories by @formerlykevin.bsky.social, Peter Nena, Ondi Madete, K.G. Nderitu & @dontcallmeliv.myatproto.social 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-1/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Anthology: Issue II Read stories by Michelle Angwenyi, K.G. Nderitu, Kena Muigai & Peter Nena 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-2/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Anthology: Issue III Read stories by Michelle Angwenyi, @usedtobejimmy.bsky.social & Kris Kabiru 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-3/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Anthology: Issue IV Read stories by @formerlykevin.bsky.social & @usedtobejimmy.bsky.social 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-4/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

From WTBAP? The Anthology: Issue V Read stories by Alex Tamei, Tonny Ogwa, @shingai-be-like.bsky.social, @formerlykevin.bsky.social & Peter Nena 🔗 willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-5/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Here's the first instalment of our guide to Kenyan speculative fiction. Today's spotlight features Kenyan writing published by Will This Be A Problem? over the years. See thread below 🧵

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Qwani LitFest 2026 was one for the books! Congratulations to the Qwani team on a successful first literary festival and for building spaces that keep giving young creatives room to grow. Many thanks to everyone who attended, shared ideas and helped make the day memorable.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

If our work has meant something to you, we'd love your vote. And while you're there, don't forget to vote for "Commensalism, or the Labyrinth's Vessels" by Nkereuwem Albert too in the Outstanding Short Story category. Public voting ends Aug 16th. See full list: ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The award recognises individuals, teams, and publications working to make speculative fiction more inclusive on and off the page. That's the work we've been trying to do since the beginning. #AfricanSFF 🪐📚💙

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

WTBAP? is nominated in this year's @theignyteawards.bsky.social for The Community Award for Outstanding Efforts in Service of Inclusion and Equitable Practice in the Genre! Thrilled to be shortlisted alongside great company and we are asking for your vote: ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Qwani has grown from a publishing outlet into a real community that keeps giving young writers a stepping stone toward bigger literary goals. More about the platform here: qwani.co.ke/events/qwani-l…

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Stay on for the other interesting panels. Details 👇🏾

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Catch Olivia on the panel "New Themes in Modern Kenyan Writing" from 12 PM to 6 PM alongside other creatives in the literary space.

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Vote for Commensalism!!!

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Qwani LitFest is tomorrow! Expect a full day of Substack readings, poetry performances, book sales and interactive panels featuring our very own @dontcallmeliv.myatproto.social! Event to be held at Baraza Media Lab, Nairobi, from 11 am to 6 pm at no cost. See you there!

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

ICYMI: Commensalism, or the Labyrinth's Vessels by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social is an Ignyte Award finalist in the Outstanding Short Story category! We're grateful to everyone who nominated the story and are asking for your vote once again. Voting closes Aug 16th: ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote

Illustrated story cover. A nude, dark-skinned humanoid figure sits curled in a fetal position, suspended by cables plugged into their head and body against a glowing orange-red background traced with circuit-like lines.

Title reads: Commensalism, or The Labyrinth’s Vessels by Albert Nkereuwem.

Text notes: A finalist for the Ignyte Short Story Award 2026.

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The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The #2026IgnyteAwards finalists in Outstanding Short Story are: Autogas Ferryman – @champwongs.bsky.social Because I Held His Name Like A Key – @aimeeogdenwrites.com Commensalism, Or the Labyrinth’s Vessels – @nkereuwxm.bsky.social (1/2)

OUTSTANDING SHORT STORY
for speculative works ranging from 2,000-7,499 words

Autogas Ferryman – Champ Wongsatayanont (Nightmare Magazine)
Because I Held His Name Like A Key – Aimee Ogden (Strange Horizons)
Commensalism, Or the Labyrinth’s Vessels – Albert Nkereuwem (Will This Be a Problem)
Ichthyosis – M.L. Krishnan (Fantasy Magazine)
The Octopus Dreams of Personhood – Hannah Yang (Diabolical Plots)

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The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

And finally the #2026IgnyteAwards Community Award for Outstanding Efforts in Service of Inclusion and Equitable Practice in Genre are: @augursociety.bsky.social @jasonsanford.bsky.social @sistahscifi.bsky.social @strangehorizons.bsky.social @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social

THE COMMUNITY AWARD
for Outstanding Efforts in Service of Inclusion and Equitable Practice in Genre

Augur Magazine/Augur Society
Jason Sanford’s Genre Grapevine
Sistah Scifi
Strange Horizons
Will This Be A Problem

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Wow what a moment! We are so honored to be on the ballot and in such splendid company!!! Thank you so much to the Ignyte Team for seeing and recognizing our efforts!

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Ruadán Books @ruadanbooks.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We're thrilled to share the cover for THE CITY OF FACTORIES by debut author @naomieselojor.bsky.social: Set in an alternative history Nigeria, this Africanfuturist steampunk novella is a tale of resistance & technological responsibility. Pre-order now: links.ruadanbooks.com/TCOF #BookSky #TBR

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Harare Review of Books @hararereview.com · 24/03/2026

Please nominate WTBAP!

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The Hugo award nomination deadline approaches... If you're nominating, kindly consider the work Will This Be A Problem published last year, including Issue V of our anthology, which is on The Locus Recommended Reading List. All the stories are free to read on our site!

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Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V

Issue V brings together a powerful collection of stories that blend the fantastical with the deeply real.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hugo nominations are open, and we would be so honored if you considered the work we published last year. The Locus-recommended anthology is free to read on our website - thank you for your consideration!

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Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V

Issue V brings together a powerful collection of stories that blend the fantastical with the deeply real.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We're grateful to see WTBAP longlisted alongside so much SFF work we admire this award season. The recognition belongs to the writers and artists who trusted us with their vision. If their works stayed with you and you’re nominating, we’d appreciate your consideration. #AfricanSFF 🪐📚💙

A promotional graphic for Will This Be A Problem? outlining the publication’s 2025 award eligibility set on a dark blue cosmic pattern with greeb accents. The heading reads: Will This Be a Problem? 2025 Award Eligibility – For Your Consideration

Sections list eligible categories:

- Anthology: Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V, edited by Somto Ihezuo and Olivia Kidula (January 2025)
- Magazine: Will This Be A Problem? The Magazine: Issue 2, edited by Olivia Kidula (July 2025)
- Artist: Peter Marco, with artwork for Issue V & Issue 2
- Novelette: Why Donkeys Have 44 Teeth by Peter Nena (Issue V), and Babies Don’t Grow in People by Peter Nena (Issue 2)

Additional eligibility notes read that Olivia Kidula is eligible in Best Editor categories and Will This Be A Problem? is eligible in Best Semiprozine categories.

The WTBAP and Shilitza Publishing Group logos appear at the bottom right, and WTBAP’s website link sits near the bottom centre.

A promotional graphic for Will This Be A Problem? showing all the stories from Issue V and Issue V that are eligible for 2025 SFF awards. The background is a dark blue cosmic design with greenaccents. The heading reads: Will This Be a Problem? 2025 Award Eligibility, For Your Consideration.

Below is a list of eligible novelettes, short fiction and their authors.

Novelette:

Why Donkeys Have 44 Teeth by Peter Nena (Issue V)

Babies Don’t Grow in People by Peter Nena (Issue 2)

Short Fiction (Anthology):

- The Sirangori Fey Market by Ephraim N. Orji
- I’m Home by Rutendo Chidzodzo
- Something Cruel by Gabrielle Emem Harry
- Ash Baby by Andrew Dakalira
- Dinosaurs Once Lived Here by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu
- The Market of Memories by Azara Tswanya
- A Song of Ruin by Alex Tamei
- Scales and Arabesques by Lucille Sambo
- The Clans by Tonny Ogwa
- Baby Potion by Matseliso Motsoane
- Acceptance by Khaya Maseko
- The Language We Have Learned to Carry In Our Skin by Shingai Kagunda
- If Memory Serves by Kevin Rigathi
- Mr. Original Swag by Victor Forna
- Commensalism, or the Labyrinth’s Vessels by Albert Nkereuwem

Short Fiction (Magazine):

- The Herd by Lucille Sambo
- Non-Remembrance by Plangdi Neple
- Ritual by Olufunmilayo Makinde
- Do The Bop Bop by Azure Arther

The WTBAP and Shilitza Publishing Group logos appear at the bottom right, and WTBAP’s website link sits near the bottom centre.

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Will This Be A Problem? @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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Will This Be A Problem? The Anthology: Issue V

Issue V brings together a powerful collection of stories that blend the fantastical with the deeply real.

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Wole Talabi | Preorder THE FIST OF MEMORY @wtalabi.com · 05/02/2026

Alright. As is now tradition, here are my 10 favorite African SFF stories from 2025 📖 📚 Featuring tales from: @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social @clarkesworldmagazine.com @omenanamag.bsky.social @giganotosaurus.bsky.social @zamashort.com @khoreo.bsky.social @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social + more!

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T. K. Rex @tkrex.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Once again if you are not currently following @shingai-be-like.bsky.social , do so now

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

2025 was another great year for African short fiction! Author @wtalabi.com recommends 10 highlights across science fiction, fantasy, and horror, from "magic-for-wealth schemes" to an unsettling religious organization (in space). And if there's some ties in there...? We're not complaining.

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Ten(ish) of the Best African Speculative Short Fiction Stories of 2025 - Reactor

Here are some of the speculative fiction gems that may have flown under the radar in 2025...

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Kevin Rigathi @formerlykevin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

My story "If Memory Serves" made it to Reactor Mag's Ten(ish) of the Best African Speculative Short Fiction Stories of 2025. Its currently free to read on Will This Be A Problem? willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/2025/04/27/i...

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If Memory Serves – Will This Be A Problem?

No Memory For Sisyphus Human rights are constantly evolving. The more we learn, the clearer these rights become to us. Usually, our understanding of human right

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