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In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist
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In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu on his writing

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Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.
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Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.

A conversation with Alex Kadiri, 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist

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"If you have something to say, then say it and find a way to get your voice heard" – In conversation with Ayo Awoyungbo, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist
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"If you have something to say, then say it and find a way to get your voice heard" – In conversation with Ayo Awoyungbo, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

In this interview, Ayo Awoyungbo talks about writing, his writing process and getting shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize

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"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist
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"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Enit’Ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize, talks about writing his story story, The Anatomy Of Flying Things

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I think stories are important, and I like that I have a voice - Raheem Omeiza
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I think stories are important, and I like that I have a voice - Raheem Omeiza

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"One thing I have learnt about trying to write fiction is to live with rejection" - Lynsey Ebony Chutel
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"One thing I have learnt about trying to write fiction is to live with rejection" - Lynsey Ebony Chutel

Writing in South Africa, it sometimes feels impossible to escape race

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"I think of the story for a while, and I sit down and write it all at once"
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"I think of the story for a while, and I sit down and write it all at once"

Howard Meh-Buh Maximus on getting shortlisted for the 2022 Afritondo Short Story Prize and his writing career

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You can tell amazing speculative stories while staying true to the world you live in - Somto Ihezue
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You can tell amazing speculative stories while staying true to the world you live in - Somto Ihezue

Somto speaks about his writing and his shortlisted speculative fiction, A Girl is Blood, Spirit, & Fire, in this interview with Muna.

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On writing: "There are no rules" — Sabah Carrim
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On writing: "There are no rules" — Sabah Carrim

There are no rules, only conventions about what is good writing

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Video: The 2022 Shortlist advice to new and aspiring writers
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Video: The 2022 Shortlist advice to new and aspiring writers

Our stories are worthy of being told

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If you have a story, just keep trying to tell it - Faraaz Mahomed
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If you have a story, just keep trying to tell it - Faraaz Mahomed

Advice to young writers: Don’t give up. It is not an easy pursuit.

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Video: I'd like to encourage as many people to explore the narratives coming out of Africa - Rémy Ngamije
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Video: I'd like to encourage as many people to explore the narratives coming out of Africa - Rémy Ngamije

I try to create an internal literary festival with my writing - Rémy Ngamije

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Video: Writing is hard, but it is worth it
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Video: Writing is hard, but it is worth it

In this interview, Justin Clement talks about writing, his writing process, and Human Cities.

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Video: There is an abundance of writing talents in Africa but little exposure - Joshua Chizoma
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Video: There is an abundance of writing talents in Africa but little exposure - Joshua Chizoma

We need to create residency programs in Africa that provide opportunities to young writers - Joshua Chizoma

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Video: I am new to this writing game, but for me, it is really a nice way of exploring - Desta Haile
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Video: I am new to this writing game, but for me, it is really a nice way of exploring - Desta Haile

Desta Haile on writing Ethio-Cubano and her writing journey.

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Jarred Thompson on winning the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2020
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Jarred Thompson on winning the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2020

Afritondo Short Story Prize 2020: Interview with Jarred Thompson

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View fullsize Congratulations to Gift Nyoni, the winner of the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 🎊 👏 

A big thank you to everyone who played a part in the success of this year's edition of the prize.

An anthology of the longlisted stories will be published in t
View fullsize The winner of the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize is the Zimbabwean writer, Gift Nyoni, for his short story, Heat.

On "Heat", the judges said: Propulsive and compulsively readable, "Heat" is a story about movement and its attend
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View fullsize You are warmly invited to join us for Barefaced: The Stories We Hide, The Stories We Tell - an evening with the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist.

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View fullsize 📢 The shortlist for the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 will be announced on Friday, April 18, 2025. Watch this space.

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