Following the call for application for membership into the Editorial Board and an intensive in-person interview led by a reputable panel, The Muse Journal is delighted to announce members of the editorial board. This list includes creatives, scholars and intellectuals who have made impact in their various fields and in the literary community. 

They will work together to ensure that works are read, critiqued and responded to adequately. There will be a joint unveiling of the 53rd and 54th issues at the upcoming literary festival. We apologize for any inconsistencies in the feedback timeline for previous submissions. With this team in place, your work will be properly handled and taken care of. 

Meet the board members:

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Chimezie Umeoka is a writer and editor from Nigeria. His works have appeared or are forthcoming in journals including Lolwe, PRISM International, The Republic, Variant Literature, Brittle Paper and The Journal of African Youth Literature. An English and Literary Studies major at the University of Nigeria, he is the Chief Editor of the Muse Journal and has served as a custodian of The Writers’ Community, Nsukka. In his leisure, Chimezie writes, raps, and watches films.
 

ASSISTANT EDITOR 

Sylvia Chinecherem Onuchukwu is a creative writer from Anambra State, Nigeria. She studies English and Literary Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She has shared her works with friends and fellow writers while continuously improving on her craft. Sylvia is a member of The Writers’ Community UNN. 

PROSE EDITOR

Adaeze Jessica Eden is a student of English and Literary Studies with a strong passion for storytelling, language and creative expression. She is currently an Associate Prose Editor for The Muse Journal, where she contributes to nurturing and refining literary voices. Beyond writing, Adaeze enjoys reading, singing and having meaningful conversations. She values creativity both as an artform and a way of understanding the world, and she continues to grow as a literary voice within and beyond the university community. 

POETRY EDITOR

Precious Onyinyechi Asadu is a young creative who adores humans, art and creativity. She writes across genres. Her pieces reflect common experiences, human fallibility and personal struggles. When she is not reading, she is either writing, sewing, sketching or performing in front of her mirror. She like meeting people and derives pleasure from recounting tales of her weird little experiences. Apart from being a student, Onyii owns a fashion brand.  

DRAMA EDITOR

Victory Azubuike Girly is a student of the Department of English and Literary Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. As the current Drama Editor of the department’s Muse Journal, she curates and reviews dramatic works, bringing a sharp editorial eye and creative sensibility to every submission. A screenwriter with experience crafting short screenplays and scripts for cartoon animations, Victory has a deep investment in the power of storytelling across stage and screen. Her editorial work is shaped by this hands-on creative background, giving her a nuanced understanding of dramatic structure and voice. Beyond her literary pursuits, she contributes to AI development through data annotation and human feedback research. Victory is committed to amplifying meaningful artistic expression and fostering a vibrant literary culture within and beyond her institution.

CRITICAL EDITOR

Ekeh, Victor Chigozie studies English and Literary Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he currently serves as the Critical Writing Editor of The Muse Journal. His academic interests span both linguistics and literary studies, particularly discourse analysis, pragmatics, Black literature, postcolonial thought, and cultural criticism. Through critical enquiry, he explores the ways language and literature converge to shape meaning, representation, culture and social reality. Beyond critical thinking and writing, Victor enjoys singing and drawing. He appreciates creativity, situating it as the fulcrum of self, expression and voice.

BLOG EDITOR 

Christian Chinweoke Egwuatu is a student of the Department of English and Literary Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a strong focus on linguistics and literary criticism. His work is marked by analytical clarity and effective communication, reflected in his academic writing and research. He is also actively involved in student leadership, contributing to initiatives that promote literacy, critical thinking, and academic collaboration, while demonstrating a commitment to service and intellectual growth.

PUBLICITY SECRETARY

Nwachukwu Christiana Oluchukwu is the Secretary General of the English and Literary Studies Association, University of Nigeria Nsukka. She is also the Secretary and Publicity Secretary of the Muse Journal No.53.  She is a critical writer, a poetry lover, a digital folklorist, a social media manager, a blooming graphics designer and an entrepreneur. You can find her newest project on YouTube. @Oluchi Oral Archive.

The Muse Journal is a journal of creative and critical writing found by Chinua Achebe in 1963 in the department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Since inception, the journal has fostered a tradition of curating creative and critical works from both student-creatives and non-students.