Jackie Phamotse is a writer, businesswoman, social activist and philanthropist. Her debut novel BARE: The Blesser’s Game, was published in 2017 and was awarded the African Icon Literary Award in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018. Her second book titled I tweet what I like was inspired by the late struggle icon Steve Biko, I write what I like. Her second novel BARE: The Cradle of The Hockey Club was released in June 2019.
Jackie’s work revolves around the narrative of women and children in Africa. Her stories are raw, well researched and extremely thought-provoking.
Castle Milk Stout Black Conversations was launched in 2022 as a platform that gives vocal and influential local personalities the opportunity to share their genuine life experiences surrounding various unexplored topics.
The new season will dive into controversial points of conversation, such as Black Spirituality, Black Pride, Black Mental Health, Black Love, Black Storytelling and Black Success. Season 2 will introduce some new twists as each topic will be discussed over two episodes with viewers’ opinions and questions incorporated into the conversations.