Musiime Michelle Tumwesigye is a Ugandan poet, law student, and founder of Ibumba Kreatives, a youth-led initiative for creatives. She is the author of two poetry anthologies — Bring My Flowers to Nirvana and Be Still (There’s Room for Growth) — works that chronicle her personal and spiritual transformation.
Her latest anthology, Be Still, speaks into a restless world. In an age of economic strain, political upheaval, and personal storms, Michelle reminds readers that growth isn’t something we command — it’s a lifelong process we’ve been part of since birth. The collection unfolds in three chapters: exploring ancestry and identity, wrestling with confusion and questions, and finally, embracing growth. Through it all, Christ remains the center — the anchor in every storm.
Michelle’s journey as a writer began at 13, using poetry as a safe place to process emotions. But for years, God wasn’t at the center of her work. Chasing worldly ideals left her battling depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. This struggle birthed her first book, Bring My Flowers to Nirvana, written during the pandemic — a raw portrayal of a young woman torn between surrendering to God and holding on to self-reliance.
By contrast, Be Still captures the voice of a transformed Christian, renewed by grace. It reflects her shift from writing without purpose to writing for the purpose of saving souls. The process hasn’t been easy — juggling law school, poetry, and the financial strain of publishing — but she calls it a “journey worth while.”
Through her work, Michelle hopes to comfort, challenge, and inspire. She prays her words will guide readers to see that even in chaos, God is at work, and there is always room for growth.
