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
Founder and Poetry Editor
He holds an MFA from Miami University and is currently pursuing his PhD program in English. His work explores themes of displacement, post-colonial identity, grief, and immigration, and has appeared in Brittle Paper, Parousia Magazine, The African Writers Review, Apex Publishing, Ebonylife Media, Oriki Podcast, and more. He is an Associate Editor for Frontier Poetry and Iron Horse Review. When he is not reading or writing, he spends his time going on long walks, observing nature, and cooking meals 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
She 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 and the 2024 Graduate Teaching Award. She co-hosts the monthly reading series Peripatetic Poets with Matt Farley. Her poetry has been published or is forthcoming in The Lindenwood Review, Poetry South, Atlanta Review, Hoxie Gorge Review, Barzakh Magazine, and elsewhere. Her art is forthcoming in Harpur Palate. Besides writing, she loves cardigans, dogs, and everything peach-flavored. Find her online: www.halliefogarty.com