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501(c)(3) helping writers of Africans descent get published

ABOUT US

The Single Story Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides storytelling opportunities for Africans at home and in diaspora.

The Single Story Foundation challenges the Western narratives and seeks change in the way the African narrative is told. We do this by fostering an environment where young Africans can promote their technological, creative, educational, and imaginative achievements or developments. We seek to change stereotypes through visual art, literature, and performing art. At The Single Story Foundation, we believe that storytelling is one of the ways we can fix the damage caused by Western storytelling.

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Our Mission Statement is to create awareness, drive education, advocate for the realistic storytelling about Africa and prevent future stereotypes.

And our Goal and Objective is to enhance the overall image of the African continent and its people. The declared purpose of The Single Story Foundation is to help tell Africa’s story in a truthful, realistic presentation.

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Murewa Olubela

Founder

WHAT WE DO

The Single Story Foundation each year undertakes an array of projects and services to provide the optimum opportunity for writers of African descent to be able to put their stories out there, thereby combating present stereotypes.

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Message from our Founder

The first identities I embraced were that I am female and Nigerian. Then I learned that the world was ...

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TSSF seeks well-crafted, realistic stories. Send your poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, review, essay, etc.

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OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS

TSSF Journal, a yearly literary journal, publishes fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and essays. We are currently reading for the fourth edition. Deadline: Dec. 31th. 

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EDITION III

Edited by Tiah Beautement, Safia Elhillo, Megan Ross, and Tolu Daniel. Contributors include Sané Dube, Gothataone Moeng, Assumpta Vitcu, Chisom Okafor, Margaret Odari, Sophia Egbelo, Thulani Rawula, Abram Mahlaba, Kearoma Mosata, Tolu Daniel, and Sindi-Leigh McBride. Cover Photo by Toni Kuyinu. 

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EDITION 1.5

Edited by Tiah Beautement, Tolu Daniel, Sibongile Fisher, and Sindi Busuku-Mathese. Contributors include F.A. Mohammed, Hannah Onoguwe, Alvin Kathembe, Sindi Busuku-Mathese, Lydia Chiseche Ngoma, Paul R. Paradise, and Arinola Lawal. Photography by Oyebola Famuyiwa. Cover Photo: "Lady with the Yingyang" by Atilola Olubela.

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EDITION 1

First published in 2017. Edited by Tiah Beautement, Genna Gardini, and Tolu Daniel. Contributors include Lauri Kubuitsile, Efe Ogufere, Timi Odueso, Ahmad Holderness, O.J. Nwankwo, Taiye Ojo, Torinmo Salau, Rešoketšwe Manenzhe, Athol Williams, Helen Nde, Ané Breytenbach, Muwanwu Sikhitha, Ifeanyichukwu Eze, C.J. Nelson, and Carey Baraka.

TESTIMONIAL

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Uche Osita James

Writer
This is one of the best organizations I have ever come across, so dedicated and efficient in the cause of others.
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Tiah Beautement

Managing Editor
The TSSF Journal is one of the new publications offering opportunities to accommodate the exploding literary culture that is sweeping the African landscape and diaspora.

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