Sulaiman Addonia, a Brussels-based author and novelist, embraces a sharp and intimate tone in his raw, unapologetic prose. His novels, like The Seers, transcend storytelling — they are sensual experiences drawn from the subconscious of his characters, which bring his readers to contradictions of love, pain, and freedom. With a tender focus on the intimate experiences of refugees, having himself sought refuge as a child, Sulaiman conveys a profound understanding of the human body and heart. His words pulse with both urgency and tenderness, capturing the raw complexities of vulnerability and resilience. Founder of the Asmara-Addis Literary Festival, Sulaiman brings stories to life that are as playful as they are profound, and dares us to explore the forbidden and the forgotten.