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2021 Semi-finalists

Moving to a foreign country in my 40s was not part of my life plan. So rather than feel sorry for myself I have found myself thinking more and more about displaced persons of Africa and the impact it has emotionally and mentally on them.

Familiarity by Violet Masilo

This has been a very touching situation that I and my family have been bearing the pains for a long time. I chose the story because many people out there find themselves in the same situation as my family so I think it will inspire others to be careful as seen from the advise I gave at the end

Recovering from grief as a family by Mbutouh Yipoh

This story is part 1 of a series I want to tell revolving around fire and surviving death – this was one of the lighter fire stories I have and I think it sets up a great precedent for the coming stories.

The roof is on fire by Xabiso Vili

When the event in my story happened, it was such a profound moment for me. I literally stood on the road for moments, with goosebumps on my body, thinking about what had just happened.

The music shop by Oladunni Adenuga