The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has recently added “So The Path Does Not Die”, a seminal feminist work by Sierra Leonean writer Pede Hollist,…
Witsprouts Books is thrilled to unveil the release date for its highly anticipated anthology, “Love Grows Stronger in Death.” Curated by the talented Tope Akintayo and skillfully edited by Ibrahim…
The longlist for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been unveiled, and it features two talented African authors. Let’s dive into the details: 1.…
the winners of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize have been unveiled. Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim emerged victorious in the Fiction and Poetry categories, respectively,…
The call for submissions for the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is currently open until July 1. This holds particular significance as Wasafiri…
The results of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced, celebrating exceptional achievements in African literary prowess. Philipo Oyaro secured the…
Sprinng is currently accepting submissions for 2024. This opportunity is open to African writers, allowing them to submit poetry, fiction (including flash fiction and short stories), or creative nonfiction…
In a celebration of literary talent, Somali-British poet Momtaza Mehri has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award. The recognition comes…
Zimbabwean author Farai Mudzingwa has garnered well-deserved recognition for his novel Avenues by Train, which has been longlisted for the 2024 Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses!…
