Hilaac

Somali Futurism & Radical Thought

"Hilaac is not just an organization; it is a rupture. A flash of lightning over a landscape often viewed through the narrow lens of the past."

Hilaac is a vanguard for radical Somali political, philosophical, and artistic thought. We stand at the intersection of ancestral lineage and speculative future, re-imagining the Somali experience outside of colonial frameworks.

Lineage

Honouring the nomadic intellectual tradition and the oral archives of our elders.

Interrogation

Critical inquiry into the structures of power, identity, and global futurisms.

Reclamation

Defining a new aesthetic and political vocabulary for the Somali vanguard.

Through our biennial symposia and public forums, we foster a space for rigorous debate and creative alchemy. We believe in the power of the collective intellect to bypass traditional gatekeepers.

Call for Submissions

Volume I: The First Flash (Hilaac)

We seek poetics, deep-form inquiry, and visual blueprints that interrogate the Somali condition. Detailed guidelines will be announced via the newsletter.

Submissions Open: Autumn 2026

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