About Us
Welcome to Obindo Magazine, where stories find a home. As our name suggests, we are a resting place for stories from far and wide. Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the richness of human experiences, creating a space where the present, past, and future converge.
We celebrate writing that resonates deeply—whether it stirs emotions, sparks conversations, or sheds light on the human experience.
We invite submissions from writers at all stages of their journey—whether you’re just starting out, belong to an underrepresented community, or are an established voice. What matters most to us is your belief in the transformative power of language, your commitment to craft, and the authenticity of your voice.
The Team
ADEFEMI FAGITE
Co-Founder and Poetry Editor
holds an MFA from Miami University and is currently pursuing a PhD in English at the University of South Dakota. He is the recipient of several honors, including the Gladys Hasse Poetry Award, the Wolfe Scholar Award, and the Jordan Goodman Prize in Poetry. His writing explores themes of displacement, post-colonial identity, grief, and migration. It has been featured in The Kalahari Review, Brittle Paper, Parousia Magazine, The African Writers Review, Apex Publishing, Ebonylife Media, and the Oriki Podcast, among others. Adefemi serves as an Associate Editor for Frontier Poetry and Iron Horse Review. Outside of his literary pursuits, he enjoys long walks, observing the natural world, and cooking for friends and family.
AMARA M. UJUMADU
Co-Founder and Fiction/Non-fiction Editor
She is a Master of Arts Student at the University of Saskatchewan. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Her research interests include trauma, gender studies, transnational flows, and identity formation. She is the editor of several award-winning pieces like the Awele Creative Trust, Quramo Writing Prize, etc, and currently holds the position of Associate Editor at the Fieldstone Review. Outside of reading and editing, Amara spends her time watching true crime documentaries and solving puzzles.
HALLIE FOGARTY
Social Media Manager and Art Editor
Hallie Fogarty is a poet, teacher, and artist from Kentucky. She received her MFA in poetry from Miami University, where she was awarded the 2024 Jordan-Goodman Graduate Award for Poetry. Her poetry has been published in Poetry South, Hoxie Gorge Review, The Lindenwood Review, and elsewhere. Her art has been published in Tulsa Review and Harper Palate. Her debut chapbook CARAPACE is out now from And Then Publishing. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and you can find her online: www.halliefogarty.com (http://www.halliefogarty.com/)