Industry: Literature
4 African Authors Shine at the 2023 British Science Fiction Awards Shortlist
In a remarkable achievement, eight African texts penned by African authors have made it to the shortlist for the prestigious 2023 British…
“Fatherland”
And as long as men are swayed by their hearts and stomachs and not their heads the Chief Nangas of…
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 its shortlist, and it includes Nigerian-British writer Yomi…
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 Does Not Die”, a seminal feminist work by…
Witsprouts Books Announces Release Date for “Love Grows Stronger in Death” Anthology
Witsprouts Books is thrilled to unveil the release date for its highly anticipated anthology, “Love Grows Stronger in Death.” Curated by the…
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, and it features two talented African authors. Let’s…
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 Oyaro and Fatuma Salim emerged victorious in the…
Enter the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize by July 1
The call for submissions for the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is currently open until July 1. This…
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 been announced, celebrating exceptional achievements in African literary…
