The story of TON starts with a strong love for storytelling merged with the determination to tell African stories in their most authentic form. We have dreamt of reading and encountering African stories that are as diverse and as multifaceted as the people of the African continent. Our desire is to tell these stories in a way that is respectful to the people to whom they belong. We hope to tell stories of humanity and innovation, feel good stories, ‘heavy’ stories, and everything in between. In the process, we hope to encounter many people creating an impact, no matter how big or small within the communities they belong to. Our commitment to the continent is displayed through our determination to retain the authenticity of the stories told to us and staying away from the trap of telling African stories with a specific gaze in mind. We want the subjects of our stories to own the stories and hope that the audience meets them in a place devoid of their biases or preconceived expectations. So welcome to TON, we hope that the time you spend engaging with our stories is both eye opening and insightful.