WHO ARE WE?

Kawandi Magazine is a forthcoming independent literary magazine passionate about platforming the musings and creations of Black writers and visual artists.

We are eternally inspired by the sublime, transcendental nature of literature and the arts, seeking to foster an expressive hub especially for emerging voices within the African diaspora.

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-Kawandi Page Redesign- 🌺🌀🤸🏾‍♂️🪽 Our magazine’s name was inspired by something very special. Swipe to learn about kawandis, the Afro Indian quilts that preserve a centuries old artistic expression of the Siddi people’s ancestors
-Kawandi Page Redesign- 🫐🤸🏾‍♂️🦜🪽 Have you ever heard of the African American tradition in the Deep South of Yard Shows? What about the practice of sweeping yards? Swipe to read about this centuries old tradition that’s still thriving

Stay tuned for the theme reveal of our Summer 2025 Issue.

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