Olivia Kidula had a simple but radical idea: African writers of speculative fiction deserved to be paid—and to be weird, expansive, and futuristic on their own terms. Since founding Will This Be A Problem? in Nairobi in 2014, Kidula has quietly built one of Africa’s most exciting literary platforms, publishing horror, fantasy, and science fiction from across the continent. The turning point came with the fifth anthology, when Kidula paid writers for the first time—the highest in Africa that year. That milestone not only elevated submissions but also drew international attention, including recognition on the 2026 Bram Stoker Award longlist. However, for Kidula, the mission goes beyond awards: it is about giving African writers room to imagine boldly, challenge stereotypes, and create worlds that feel limitless.
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