South African journalist and film critic.

Riley HLATSHWAYO is a (queer, nonbinary) journalist and film critic.

"I'm Nkesh, a trans nonbinary writer from South Africa. I write to become a better writer, and share the experience with the rest of the world."

Riley Hlatshwayo is a Joburg- based writer and blogger from Durban. She is a writer who considers herself multifaceted, seamlessly blending her roles as a researcher and reviewer of various media as a way of spreading awareness on the queer experience, personal development, and mental health. With a keen eye for representation and visibility, Riley crafts compelling pieces that resonate with people simply because they are written with the reader in mind, told with honesty and care.

In 2025, she participates in the Durban Talents Press workshop (Durban Festival & Encounters FilmFest) and her articles are published on Africiné Magazine (Dakar).



Fuente / Fontes / Our Source / Quelle / Nos Sources (MAIS INFORMAÇÕES / READ MORE / PLUS D'INFOS) :
► Africiné Magazine (Dakar)
► www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1293261812809432
► https://medium.com/@nkeshyy
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Updated by Thierno DIA, 17 August 2025