Loic Ekinga is a writer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is the author of the poetry collection How To Wake A Butterfly (Odyssey Books, 2021). His works of fiction and poetry have appeared in Agbowò, Tint Journal, Type/Cast Magazine, Salamander Ink,  Ja. Magazine, Poetry Potion, A Long House, New Contrast, Brittle Paper and Kalahari Review and elsewhere. His experimental mini chapbook Twelve Things You Failed at As A Man Today was an honourable mention by JK Anowe for Praxis Magazine Online. In addition, his short story ‘Loop’ has been adapted into a short film by Vivanation. He is a finalist of Poetry Africa’s Slam Jam competition and A Best Of The Net nominee.