Our Story

Born from a belief that every voice deserves a stage.

Soma Side began as a simple question: why are African narratives so hard to find online? We built the answer, a platform where folktales sit beside modern poetry, and traditional songs echo alongside contemporary prose, all while being a little closer to our roots than before.

"Storytelling is the thread that stitches communities together."

Who we are

Where African stories find their home.

Soma Side is a living archive and creative stage, a place where poets, storytellers, and songwriters across Africa publish, connect, and resonate.

Why Soma Side

A platform built for the storytellers, the curious and the dreamers.

No noise. No clutter. Just stories that matter, surfaced for readers who care. We put the work first, always.

All genres Story Poem Song Folklore Romance Fantasy Thriller Mystery Sci-Fi Drama Satire Children

The people behind the platform

Meet the Team

CEO & Co-Founder

Jewel Matendechere

Passionate about preserving African stories and giving writers a stage they deserve.

Lead Content Curator & Co-Founder

Michael Khayo

Ensures a diverse, high-quality storytelling experience for every reader.

Inspiration

Stories that move you, from voices that live it.

Every poem carries a heartbeat. Every story holds a world. Every song holds a melody. Soma Side curates writing that doesn't just inform — it transforms.

1,200+

Works published

40+

African countries

Genres

Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you.

Questions, feedback, or just want to say hello? Reach out through any of the channels below.

jeweldonah1@gmail.com

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