ZAKA TOTO is a Martinique-born writer, publisher, and cultural innovator, best known for founding Zist, a digital magazine that brings together diverse voices from the Caribbean and beyond to explore ideas, arts, and cultural scholarship. A doctoral student in history at the University of the French Antilles, Toto focuses his research on postnationalism and the political identities and independence movements of the French Caribbean. Through Zist, he fosters a space for critical reflection on cultural decolonization and creative expression, helping to amplify underrepresented voices. His work contributes to the Caribbean’s intellectual landscape and supports a broader dialogue on the intersection of politics, history, and culture.