Josephat is Zimbabwean man fresh out of a marriage and looking in lust for love in Sacramento at the dawn of online dating. Along the way he will meet a diversity of African-American women from all walks of life and be initiated into their complexities. He will discover many new truths about himself and the world he inhabits. With astute social commentary and intimate depictions of Sacramento, Emmanuel Sigauke brings to vivid life this period from this unique perspective.
“In ‘The Zambia Wrap’ Emmanuel Sigauke writes with an intimate, reflective and confessional voice. The lights of this story focus on issues of personal identity, charm, and social anxiety.”
- Memory Chirere, author of Somewhere in this Country.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Emmanuel Sigauke began writing at thirteen. His work includes short fiction, poetry collections, and editorial projects, that have helped showcase emerging African writers. He is the founding editor of Munyori Literary Journal and has edited anthologies such as the African Roar series, Roses for Betty and Other Stories, Sundown and Other Stories, and Transcending the Flame. He is currently at work on a new short story collection.
The ZamaShort imprint series is solely focused on the amazing powerhouse that is the short story. We give each short story its own publication so that it may be read and enjoyed fully as a stand-alone publication. As per the StoryTime Publishing mandate initialised in 2007, ZamaShort continues to champion and add to the ever-growing canon of African literature excellence and diversity.