The Hummingbird Masthead
Meet the passionate team behind The Hummingbird, dedicated to amplifying Ghanaian voices and creating spaces for narrative-shifting work.
Nana T. Baffour-Awuah brings a deep understanding of poetic craft and cultural nuance to The Hummingbird. As a published poet and literary critic, Nana curates poetry that challenges conventions and celebrates the rich oral traditions of Ghana while embracing contemporary forms.
Poetry
Mariam Mohammad is a passionate advocate for diverse voices in poetry. Her editorial work focuses on discovering emerging poets and creating inclusive spaces where different perspectives can flourish. She brings a fresh perspective to contemporary Ghanaian poetry.
Poetry
Sandy Adu Baffour is a fiction editor with a keen eye for compelling narratives and authentic character development. Her work focuses on stories that capture the complexity of modern Ghanaian life while honoring traditional storytelling elements.
Fiction
Nasiba Mbabe Bawa brings extensive experience in literary fiction and short story curation. Her editorial approach emphasizes narrative innovation and cultural authenticity, helping writers develop their unique voices while maintaining literary excellence.
Fiction
Richard De-Graft Tawiah specializes in creative nonfiction that bridges personal experience with broader social commentary. His editorial work emphasizes authentic voice, compelling narrative structure, and the power of true stories to inspire change.
CNF
Emma McDonald brings a fresh perspective to creative nonfiction editing, focusing on hybrid forms and experimental approaches to personal narrative. Her work helps writers push boundaries while maintaining emotional authenticity.
CNF
Evangel Leo-Ken brings poetic sensitivity and linguistic precision to proofreading poetry and creative nonfiction. Their background in both creative writing and editorial work ensures that the emotional impact of submissions is preserved while maintaining technical excellence.
Proofreading
Michael Inioluwa Oladele is a Nigerian writer of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Brittle Paper, The Shallow Tales Review, Kalahari Review, and elsewhere. He works as a content marketing manager for a global fitness technology company. Outside of writing, he pursues photography and videography as hobbies, exploring stories through image and motion. He can be reached via Substack at theerclub.substack.com or on X (Twitter) @michaelinioluwa.
Proofreading
Kwame Tunez serves as the bridge between contributors and our editorial team, ensuring smooth communication and providing support throughout the submission and publication process. His warm, professional approach makes every contributor feel valued and supported.
Operations
Rosina Nyadey manages the complex process of submissions coordination, ensuring that every piece receives proper attention and that our editorial workflow runs smoothly. Her organizational skills and attention to detail are essential to our operations.
Operations