Industry: Literature
Yomi Adegoke and Leon Diop Have Been Shortlisted for Prestigious British Book Awards
The 2024 British Book Awards, also known as “the Nibbies,” has announced…
West African Examination Council Selects Sierra Leonean Author Pede Hollist’s Novel ‘So the Path Does Not Die’ for Curriculum
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has recently added “So The Path…
Witsprouts Books Announces Release Date for “Love Grows Stronger in Death” Anthology
Witsprouts Books is thrilled to unveil the release date for its highly…
Maya Binyam and Peace Adzo Medie Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction
The longlist for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been unveiled,…
Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Win the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature
the winners of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize have been unveiled. Philipo…
Enter the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize by July 1
The call for submissions for the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing…
Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Claim Victory in the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature
The results of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have…
Sprinng is Open to Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction Submissions Till March 31st
Sprinng is currently accepting submissions for 2024. This opportunity is open to African writers, allowing…
Somali-British Poet Momtaza Mehri Shortlisted for the 2024 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award
In a celebration of literary talent, Somali-British poet Momtaza Mehri has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024…
Zimbabwean Author Farai Mudzingwa Longlisted for the 2024 Republic of Consciousness Prize
Zimbabwean author Farai Mudzingwa has garnered well-deserved recognition for his novel Avenues by Train,…
Nigerian Author Helon Habila is Curating the 2024 International Literature Festival Berlin
The literary world is abuzz with excitement as the Internationales Literaturfestival Berlin (ILB) announces…