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A magazine cover with the title 'UBWALI' and subtitle 'A Literary Magazine from Zambia.' The cover features a portrait of an African woman with long black hair, wearing a colorful, patterned traditional outfit, with a book resting on her shoulder. The issue is dated May 2026, Issue 6.

ISSUE 6

May 2026

Featuring short stories by Makena Onjerika, Nzaliwe Phiri, Yeayi Kobina, Ubaidullahi Umar, Charlotte Makala, Tamanda Kanjaye, Adédoyin Àjàyí, Shasha Komoka Ilunga, Ufuoma Bakporhe, Frank Njugi, Peace Haruna, Immaculate Halla, Joseph Jegede, and Davina Philomena Kawuma; essays by Hassan Kassim, Samba Yonga, Kajila Luneta, Enos Jr Nsamba, and Musonda Mukuka; poetry by Annie Mulamba Chibesakunda, Testimony Odey, Loic Ekinga, A’ishat Yakhub, Laone J. Langwa, Jeremy Tiboth, Marvellous Mmesomachi Igwe, Rutendo Chichaya, Olusoji Obebe, Veripaumi Kangumine, Eze Chisom, Alinafe Emmanuel Wilson Mumba, Osahon Oka, Denoo Edinam Yawo, and Audrey Miller; visual art by Bella Mkandawire and Mutale Muchule Natasha Mpuku, and cover art by Bella Mkandawire.

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