Winnie Nantongo Explained

Winnie Nantongo
Birth Date:27 October 1998
Birth Place:Kampala, Uganda
Occupation:Journalist • Poet • Activist
Website:www.winnienantongo.com

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]

Early life

Born 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

Nantongo’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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1 November 2023. Elevating Poetry Through Social Media – 7 Questions With Winnie Nantongo. MBU. en-US.
  2. Web site: 4 January 2024. Winnie Nantongo’s Poetic Vision: Advocating for Mental Health, Justice, and Human Dignity. The Tower Post. en-US.
  3. Web site: 31 October 2023. Poetry for mental health, justice, and dignity. The Independent UG. en-US.
  4. Web site: Winnie Nantongo is Assisting Young People Unleash Their Greatness!. Satisfashion UG. en-US.
  5. Web site: Winnie Nantongo Navigates Depression, Betrayal, Identity & More in "Dining with the Enemy" Poetry Collection. MUGIBSON. en-US.
  6. Web site: Meet Winnie Nantongo. MUGIBSON. en-US.
  7. Web site: Crystal talks to poet, Winnie Nantongo. RX Radio. en-US.
  8. Web site: Winnie Nantongo: From Entertainment To Personal Development blogging. 411 UG. en-US.
  9. Web site: Winnie Nantongo debuts ‘the lover and her human’ poetry collection. MUGIBSON. en-US.
  10. Web site: 31 October 2023. Poetry for mental health, justice, and dignity. The Independent UG. en-US.
  11. Web site: Winnie Nantongo Navigates Depression, Betrayal, Identity & More in "Dining with the Enemy" Poetry Collection. MUGIBSON. en-US.
  12. Web site: 22 September 2023. Discovering Self in Winnie Nantongo’s "Dining with the Enemy". Kampala Edge Times. en-US.
  13. Web site: 25 September 2023. "Dining With The Enemy," Winnie Nantongo’s second collection of poetry, takes readers on an emotional journey.. News 24 Uganda. en-US.

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