A-Stack: The A-List

Nature, Climate & Environment

A-Stack — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:09:09 GMT

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Writing on the natural world, climate change, sustainability, and environmental issues. From conservation stories to reflections on Africa's changing landscapes.

Nature Authors

Shell’s Substack by | Country: South Africa | Drops: On Vibes

Climate & Climate Change Authors

Mulching by | Country: South Africa | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Criticism

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Health, Fitness & Wellness · Food, Travel & Lifestyle · Media, Film & Entertainment · Business, Tech & Innovation · Fiction & Poetry · Memoirs, Personal Essays & Non-Fiction · Books, Literature & Criticism · Politics & Social Justice · Faith & Spirituality · African Diaspora Living & Migration · Nature, Climate & Environment

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African Diaspora Living & Migration

A-Stack — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:54:42 GMT

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Stories and essays on migration, belonging, and identity. What it means to build a life across borders, between homelands, and within diaspora communities.

African Diaspora Living Authors

Inner Gloss by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Migration Authors

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Faith & Spirituality

A-Stack — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:41:14 GMT

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Writing on religion, spiritual practice, and faith-based reflection, exploring belief systems and their role in everyday life.

Faith & Spirituality Authors

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Books, Literature & Criticism

A-Stack — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:35:34 GMT

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Book reviews, reading recommendations, literary analysis, and newsletters dedicated to the world of African and diasporic literature.

Book Recommendations & Review Authors

Missy Rambles by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Pop Culture & Wellness

Somsom’s Corner by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Personal Essays

Thoughts & Prayers by | Country: Ethiopia | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Creative Non-Fiction & Personal Essays

ChiChitChat by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Memoirs & Media Recommendations

Literature Authors

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Criticism Authors

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Business, Tech & Innovation

A-Stack — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:10:28 GMT

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Newsletters covering entrepreneurship, startups, the tech ecosystem, markets, and the business of building across Africa and its diaspora.

Business Authors

The Value Blueprint by | Country: South Africa | Drops: Weekly

Visible, Maybe? by | Country: Zimbabwe | Drops: Monthly

Tech Authors

African: Not an Afterthought by | Country: Kenya | Drops: Bi-monthly

Innovation Authors

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Media, Film & Entertainment

A-Stack — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:24:08 GMT

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Commentary and criticism on film, TV, music, pop culture, and the entertainment industry. Plus interviews and coverage of the people shaping African media.

Film Commentary & Criticism Authors

In The Margins by | Country: Kenya | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Lifestyle & Non-Fiction

Media Authors

Freedom Portals by | Country: Cameroon | Drops: Monthly

Additional Categories: Culture

Entertainment Authors

Meditations on Music & Curatorial Practice by

Country: Cameroon | Drops: Bi-monthly | Additional Categories: Art

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Memoirs, Personal Essays & Creative Non-Fiction

A-Stack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:02:51 GMT

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First-person storytelling. From memoirs to personal essays, and reflective writing rooted in lived experience.

Memoir Authors

Things I Want To Say by | Country: Kenya | Drops: Bi-monthly

Additional Categories: Personal Essays

Personal Essays

Balancing Acts by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Thoughts and Feelings by | Country: Ethiopia | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Lifestyle

Non-Fiction Authors

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Food, Travel & Lifestyle

A-Stack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:02:49 GMT

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Recipes, restaurant recommendations, travel stories, and everyday lifestyle content. Perfect for readers who want to eat well, explore widely, and live intentionally.

Lifestyle Authors

Zaynarbs Substack by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Bi-monthly

Additional Categories: Personal Essays

Answers For Gen-Z: More Than A Pod by , , & | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Current Affairs & Personal Essays

The Style Corner by | Country: Rwanda | Drops: Monthly

Food Authors

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Travel Authors

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Health, Fitness & Wellness · Media, Film & Entertainment · Business, Tech & Innovation · Fiction & Poetry · Memoirs, Personal Essays & Non-Fiction · Books, Literature & Criticism · Politics & Social Justice · Faith & Spirituality · African Diaspora Living & Migration · Nature, Climate & Environment

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Fiction & Poetry

A-Stack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:02:25 GMT

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Original short stories, serialized fiction, and poetry. Creative writing in its purest form, from emerging and established voices alike.

Fiction Authors

Midnight Musings by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Poetry

Stories That Touch by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Monthly

Kizungu Mingi by | Country: Kenya | Drops: Monthly

Starry Nights With Moyosoreoluwa by Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly | Additional Categories: Poetry & Non-Fiction

Lasewrites by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Poetry, Non-Fiction & Book Reviews

Zebra Culture by | Country: South Africa | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Memoirs

Living The Writer’s Dream by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Poetry & Book Reviews

Poetry Authors

Salient Wisdom by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Non-Fiction

Words Unsaid by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Essays

Chaos & Kismet by Kadir | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Personal Essays

ThandoTalks by | Country: South Africa | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Personal Essays

Stories In The Glass by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Fiction, Social Justice & Politics

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Health, Fitness & Wellness

A-Stack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:02:15 GMT

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Newsletters on physical health, fitness routines, mental wellbeing, and living well. From workout routines to reflections on rest and self-care.

Wellness Authors

Insightful Byte by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Monthly

Additional Categories: Lifestyle & Tech

Health Authors

Black, Eyes by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Bisii’s Newsletter by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: Monthly

The Original Baddie by | Country: Haiti | America |

Drops: Every 10 Days

Fitness Authors

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Politics, Social Justice & Culture

A-Stack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:02:05 GMT

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Analysis and commentary on politics, governance, human rights, social justice movements, and the cultural forces shaping society across the continent and diaspora.

Politics Authors

Penkelemesi by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Economics & International Affairs

The Pen and Pulse by | Country: Zimbabwe | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Culture

Social Justice Authors

Feminist Inc by | Country: Nigeria | Drops: On Vibes

Young & Oversharing by | Country: Zimbabwe | Drops: Weekly

Additional Categories: Personal Essays

Cheyenne’s World by | Country: USA | Drops: On Vibes

Additional Categories: Body Politics & Pop Culture

Notes on Black Women | Country: Ghana | UK

Drops: Bi-monthly

Culture Authors

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Health, Fitness & Wellness · Food, Travel & Lifestyle · Media, Film & Entertainment · Business, Tech & Innovation · Fiction & Poetry · Memoirs, Personal Essays & Non-Fiction · Books, Literature & Criticism · Faith & Spirituality · African Diaspora Living & Migration · Nature, Climate & Environment

PSSSSSSTTTTT Hi,

If you have any questions about the A-List or corrections/updates to make regarding your listing, please email africanstack@substack.com or send a DM to .

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The A-List

A-Stack — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:02:03 GMT

Ever scrolled Substack wondering "where are all the African writers?" Wonder no more. You've just found them!

Welcome to the A-List, where Africa's best storytellers, thinkers, and creatives on Substack finally have a home under one roof.

The A-List exists to make African voices on Substack easier to find. Whether you’re a reader looking for your next favourite newsletter or a writer hoping to discover others in this space, this is your starting point.

Every publication listed here is written by an African creator, on the continent or in the diaspora, covering everything from fiction and politics to food, faith, and climate.

Browse Your Fave Category:

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How to use this list: Publications are grouped by category below. Each entry includes the writer’s name, country, how often they publish, and any additional topic tags to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Please read the category guide below to find your perfect fit. Link to register your publication below.

Category Guide

Health, Fitness & Wellness
Newsletters on physical health, fitness routines, mental wellbeing, and living well. From workout routines to reflections on rest and self-care.

Food, Travel & Lifestyle
Recipes, restaurant recommendations, travel stories, and everyday lifestyle content. Perfect for readers who want to eat well, explore widely, and live intentionally.

Media, Film & Entertainment
Commentary and criticism on film, TV, music, pop culture, and the entertainment industry. Plus interviews and coverage of the people shaping African media.

Business, Innovation & Tech
Newsletters covering entrepreneurship, startups, the tech ecosystem, markets, and the business of building across Africa and its diaspora.

Fiction & Poetry
Original short stories, serialized fiction, and poetry. Creative writing in its purest form, from emerging and established voices alike.

Memoir, Personal Essays & Creative Non-Fiction
First-person storytelling: memoir, personal essays, and reflective writing rooted in lived experience.

Books, Literature & Criticism
Book reviews, reading recommendations, literary analysis, and newsletters dedicated to the world of African and diasporic literature.

Politics & Social Justice
Analysis and commentary on politics, governance, human rights, and social justice movements across the continent and diaspora.

Faith & Spirituality
Writing on religion, spiritual practice, and faith-based reflection, exploring belief systems and their role in everyday life.

African Diaspora Living & Migration
Stories and essays on migration, belonging, and identity. Exploring what it means to build a life across borders, between homelands, and within diaspora communities.

Nature, Climate & Environment
Writing on the natural world, climate change, sustainability, and environmental issues. From conservation stories to reflections on Africa’s changing landscapes.

Get A-listed

PSSSSSSTTTTT Hi,

If you have any questions about the A-List or corrections/updates to make regarding your listing, please email africanstack@substack.com or send a DM to .