When a Smile Hides a Story: Titus Otieno’s Double Win at the 5th ACABA Gala for Activated Husband

Did you know a smile can be a master of disguise? At the 5th African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA) Gala, Titus Otieno’s calm smile concealed a trembling heart filled with emotion, memory, and grace. Awarded Content of the Year for Activated Husband—and later surprised with Best Set at the ACABA BookFest—his story reveals how God honours obedience, heals long journeys marked by loss, and turns unfamiliar wins into unforgettable moments. This is a story about courage, excellence, and the quiet applause of Heaven.

Why Young Voices Matter: Celebrating Florence Mghoi Mlambo’s Award-Winning Book Her Legacy Lives at the 5th ACABA Gala

When a young author writes for her own generation, something extraordinary happens—and Florence Mghoi Mlambo proved it at the 5th ACABA Gala. With a smile stretching “from ear to ear” and a spirit full of youthful brilliance, she took home the Top Content Award in the Young Category for her powerful book Her Legacy Lives. Blending humour, heartfelt reflections, and the courage to obey God’s call, this rising Zillennial voice is inspiring a new wave of biblical confidence among today’s youth. This is the story behind her unforgettable moment.

Translation Nominations 2025

Children & Teenagers Ages 4-20 Margaret Chigunzi Kimaiyo Margaret Chigunzi Kimaiyo Margaret Chigunzi Kimaiyo is married to pastor Oliver Chiraba and is a dedicated mother to Crystal Becky, Kym Racquel, Beautiful Ann, Blessing Olivia and Robert Chogu. In addition to her children, she also cares for many other children under…

ACABA Twenty

Meet ACABA 20 Authors from Africa They stand anchored on God’s Word we are privileged to be called in this way. Preaching the Gospel Because we are passionate about the great Commission We lift Jesus up using literature Books are our pulpit To draw people to God Meet All the…

ACABA Nineteen

Meet ACABA 19 Authors from Africa They stand anchored on God’s Word we are privileged to be called in this way. Preaching the Gospel Because we are passionate about the great Commission We lift Jesus up using literature Books are our pulpit To draw people to God Meet All the…

ACABA Eighteen

Meet ACABA 18 Authors from Africa They stand anchored on God’s Word we are privileged to be called in this way. Preaching the Gospel Because we are passionate about the great Commission We lift Jesus up using literature Books are our pulpit To draw people to God Meet All the…

ACABA Seventeen

Meet ACABA 17 Authors from Africa They stand anchored on God’s Word we are privileged to be called in this way. Preaching the Gospel Because we are passionate about the great Commission We lift Jesus up using literature Books are our pulpit To draw people to God Meet All the…