Winnie Nantongo (born 27 October 1998) is a Ugandan technology journalist, poet[1] and activist.[2][3][4] Her work in poetry is known for being “short” incorporating concepts of love, growth, identity, sexuality, anxiety and depression.[5]
Winnie Nantongo | |
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 Nantongo in 2022 | |
| Born | 27 October 1998 Kampala, Uganda |
| Occupation | Journalist • Poet • Activist |
| Website | www.winnienantongo.com |
Early life
editBorn in Kampala, Uganda, Nantongo grew up in Nansana, a town located on the main highway between Kampala and Hoima. She began writing at the age of eleven in her primary six and has described her younger self as a “very shy girl” who always kept to herself.[6] However, her social media presence started in 2012 on Facebook.[7]
Career
editNantongo’s career started in her form 4 vacation as an entertainment blogger before she transitioned to personal development blogging in 2019.[8] She has served as a digital content creator and influencer for several brands including MTN Uganda, aYo Uganda, Uganda Heart Institute, and Flip Africa, among others providing social media support and creating awareness about the different digital campaigns, product launches and other activities.
In March 2021, she independently published her debut poetry collection titled, 'The Lover and Her Human',[9] initially releasing it on Amazon and subsequently on various online distribution platforms. Next came her second prose and poetry collection ‘Dining with the Enemy' in 2023.[10][11][12][13]
Nantongo 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, she started her journalism career as a technology reporter for PC Tech Magazine and shortly contributed to Mazima News.
Bibliography
editBooks
edit- The Lover and Her Human: Poems. 2021. ISBN 9798720433697.
- Dining with the Enemy: Poems. 2023. p. 208. ISBN 9798861971645.
Articles
edit- "Backlash Prompts Twitter to Revise Ban of Links & Username Mentions to Other Social Platforms" December 19, 2022. PC Tech Magazine
- "“I’m Extremely Self-taught” — Interview with Next Media CMO, Danze J. Edwin" December 6, 2022. PC Tech Magazine
- "What Your Internet Service Provider Sees Once You’re Connected to a VPN" November 3, 2022. PC Tech Magazine
- "Interview with CEO and Founder of Malticard, Joshua Mulwana Muhumuza" October 11, 2022. PC Tech Magazine
- "Sylvia Mulinge: I am Ready to Build on My Predecessors’ Achievements" October 4, 2022. PC Tech Magazine
References
edit- ^ "Elevating Poetry Through Social Media – 7 Questions With Winnie Nantongo". MBU. 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Winnie Nantongo's Poetic Vision: Advocating for Mental Health, Justice, and Human Dignity". The Tower Post. 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Poetry for mental health, justice, and dignity". The Independent UG. 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Winnie Nantongo is Assisting Young People Unleash Their Greatness!". Satisfashion UG.
- ^ "Winnie Nantongo Navigates Depression, Betrayal, Identity & More in "Dining with the Enemy" Poetry Collection". MUGIBSON.
- ^ "Meet Winnie Nantongo". MUGIBSON.
- ^ "Crystal talks to poet, Winnie Nantongo". RX Radio.
- ^ "Winnie Nantongo: From Entertainment To Personal Development blogging". 411 UG.
- ^ "Winnie Nantongo debuts 'the lover and her human' poetry collection". MUGIBSON.
- ^ "Poetry for mental health, justice, and dignity". The Independent UG. 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Winnie Nantongo Navigates Depression, Betrayal, Identity & More in "Dining with the Enemy" Poetry Collection". MUGIBSON.
- ^ "Discovering Self in Winnie Nantongo's "Dining with the Enemy"". Kampala Edge Times. 22 September 2023.
- ^ ""Dining With The Enemy," Winnie Nantongo's second collection of poetry, takes readers on an emotional journey". News 24 Uganda. 25 September 2023.