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The Weganda Review announced that their sixth issue is now available in print and online. This issue revolves around “the scandal swirling around Uganda’s parliamentary speaker, the ideal of islandhood, the state of orphanhood, the disorienting failure of youth-led protests in Kenya, and the legacy of the Ugandan expressionist painter George William Kyeyune.”

Here are some of the featured pieces in the issue, which all happen to be centered around the love of art:

With each publication, The Weganda Review seeks to discover new African voices whose work reflects “honesty, intelligence, authority, and a desire to be understood.” Like the contributors featured in the sixth issue, they are committed to encouraging people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share their unique perspectives.

Eniola Arowolo gets their message about racial violence and systemic oppression through the poem, “History Becomes a Metaphor for Tragedy,” with strong verses of determination to stop violence from stripping humanity, “tell me how best to kill the weeds / without inflicting violence / on the whole orchard.”

In Joseph Mugume’s “Weganda Cartoon,” art and satire are used to highlight political imbalances in Uganda and the disadvantaged position in which these imbalances leave the people. This work demonstrates how powerful messages can be conveyed through various creative mediums, each offering an impactful way to communicate important messages.

The Weganda Review is a Ugandan literary journal that, in just its second year, has already established itself as a vibrant platform for diverse voices. Writers, academics, researchers, and artists find a welcoming space for their work in the Weganda Review.

The sixth issue features even more impactful pieces. To see more or to order the full issue, go to their website.