ZANGBA THOMSON
Award-Winning Author, Cultural Critic, and Publisher
Zangba Thomson is a writer and cultural observer whose work explores identity, music, and Black life through fearless storytelling and sharp cultural insight. Across fiction, essays, and editorial publishing, his voice bridges literature and contemporary culture with intention and depth.
About Zangba Thomson
Zangba Thomson is an award-winning author, cultural critic, and publisher whose work explores identity, music, and Black life through literature and cultural commentary. He is the author of Three Black Boys, a novel recognized for its emotional depth and honest examination of Black boyhood and masculinity.
As the founder and editor-in-chief of an independent media platform dedicated to documenting global music culture, Thomson’s editorial work centers authenticity, discovery, and cultural context. His contributions to literature and community engagement have earned literary awards and national recognition. He lives and works in the United States.
Thomson is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Bong Mines Entertainment, an independent media platform documenting global music culture.
His work sits at the intersection of literature, culture, and lived experience.
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Three Black Boys Book Series
"Thomson's ear for street-slang vernacular is effective in bringing his characters to life and creates a chillingly real backdrop." -- Kirkus Discoveries Review
"The Hotep Brother Manuscript" has elements that reminded me of the movie 'The Mummy Returns' with its reanimated corpses." - Night Reader Reviews
Zangba Thomson
Award-Winning Author & Cultural Critic
Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Bong Mines Entertainment
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