Bibi Bakare-Yusuf is the co-founder and publishing director of Cassava Republic Press, a leading African publishing house championing local voices.

James Murua is a Kenyan blogger, journalist, and founder of Writing Africa, a platform spotlighting African literary news and reviews.

Rémy Ngamije is a Rwandan-born Namibian author and editor, best known for his acclaimed novel The Eternal Audience of One and founding Doek! Literary Magazine.

Mervyn Sloman is the owner of Cape Town’s Book Lounge and director of the Open Book Festival, promoting literary culture in South Africa.