Winnie Nantongo

Winnie Nantongo (born 27 October 1998) is a Ugandan technology journalist,[1][2] author, and poet whose poetry is frequently shared through social media channels.[3] Her poetry is known for being "short" and "incredibly touching", incorporating concepts of love, betrayal, healing, growth, and identity.[4]

Winnie Nantongo
Nantongo in 2022
Nantongo in 2022
Born27 October 1998 (age 24)
Kampala, Uganda
OccupationJournalist • author • poet
NationalityUgandan
Years active2017–present
Notable worksThe Lover and Her Human (2021)
Website
winnienantongo.com

Personal life

Winnie began writing at the age of eleven in her primary six.[5] However, she started her social media presence back in 2012 on Facebook.[6]

Career

In March 2021, Winnie self-published her first poetry collection The Lover and Her Human on Amazon then later other online distribution platforms.[4][7] Her work slowly became recognized to the public on social media by different celebrities, publications and Instagram poetry accounts.[8][9][10]

She got elected to serve on the committee of Top Bloggers Uganda, an association uniting Uganda's top digital specialists in August 2021.

In July 2022, Winnie started her journalism career as a tech reporter for PC Tech Magazine.[1]

References
  1. "Winnie Nantongo". PC Tech Magazine. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  2. "Winnie Nantongo". Mazima News.
  3. "Ugandan women poets". Famous Fix.
  4. "Winnie Nantongo breaks herself down in her Debut Poetry Collection". The Brink News. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  5. "Crystal Talks to Poet Winnie Nantongo". RX Radio.
  6. "Winnie Nantongo is Assisting Young People Unleash Their Greatness!". Satisfashion UG.
  7. "Winnie Nantongo debuts 'the lover and her human' Poetry Publication". MUGIBSON.
  8. "Viral verse: how Instapoets are reinventing the art". The Lighthouse – Macquarie University. 24 March 2023.
  9. "65 Comforting Quotes for People With Unsupportive Families". Saying Images.
  10. "Toxic Relationships Quotes That Will Encourage You to Love Yourself". Everyday Power. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
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