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, Ubwali, Africa 20.35, Iamb wave 22, Type/Cast Magazine, Salamander Ink,  Ja. Magazine, Poetry Potion, Lolwe, A Long House, New Contrast, Brittle Paper and elsewhere.. He is a finalist of Poetry Africa’s Slam Jam competition, a Kasala writer and teacher, and A Best Of The Net nominee.