From its print origins in the mid-20th century to its digital rebirth in the early 2000s, African-focused literary magazines have helped propel the careers of many writers. But with many of the digital magazines operating without external sources of funding, how sustainable are they in the long term? We speak with Nzube Nlebedim, founding editor of The Shallow Tales Review, about his writing and the future of digital publishing of literary magazines in Africa. Read Nzube's essay When the Flutist Burns His Pipe: The Rise of Queer and Emigration Literature in Africa here.

Additional audio excerpt: Credit - African Roots and Routes (YouTube)